Standard English ConventionsEasy–MediumIrregular past participle of 'eat'
Standard English Conventions practice question
The children had ____ all of the cake before the guests arrived.
Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
- A. eatenCorrect
- B. ate
- C. eat
- D. eating
Answer: A. eaten
After 'had', the verb takes its past participle. The participle of 'eat' is 'eaten'.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. ate
- 'ate' is the simple past; 'had ate' is not standard.
- C. eat
- 'had eat' leaves the verb in its base form.
- D. eating
- 'had eating' is not a standard form.
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