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Standard English ConventionsEasy–MediumPast tense for last week

Standard English Conventions practice question

Last week the choir ____ at the town hall for the first time.

Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?

  1. A. sangCorrect
  2. B. sings
  3. C. singing
  4. D. will sing

Answer: A. sang

Last week calls for the past tense.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. sings
Present tense.
C. singing
Not a finite verb.
D. will sing
Future tense.

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