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Standard English ConventionsEasyPast tense with 'this morning'

Standard English Conventions practice question

This morning I ____ my bike to school.

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

  1. A. rodeCorrect
  2. B. ride
  3. C. rides
  4. D. riding

Answer: A. rode

A finished action this morning takes the past tense: 'rode'.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. ride
'Ride' is present.
C. rides
'Rides' is present and singular.
D. riding
'Riding' needs a helping verb.

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