The answer is: [C]: past .
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Note: The "underlined verb" has to be "made"; since "made" is the ONLY verb in the sentence given.
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Answer: A. Caught you
Explanation: When reading the excerpt you can see the alligator is annoyed and angry the dog continuously teased him. The dog would say "cone and get me" Meaning he wanted the alligator to chase him. When the alligator finally catches him he threatens to grind him into mince meat.
Our coach was feeling rancor when we lost and did not make it to the playoffs, then decided to take it out on us.