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Standard English ConventionsEasy–MediumIrregular past participle

Standard English Conventions practice question

By noon the tide had ____ the whole bank.

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

  1. A. hiddenCorrect
  2. B. hid
  3. C. hide
  4. D. hiding

Answer: A. hidden

After 'had', the past participle: 'had hidden'.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. hid
'Hid' is the simple past.
C. hide
'Had hide' is not a form.
D. hiding
'Had hiding' is not a form.

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