Question

Read the introduction to Jorge’s personal narrative, “Goodbye, My Friend.” When I was in eighth grade, my best friend’s parents told us that their family was moving away at the end of the school year. When that time finally ______, I decided to ______ her a proper sendoff: a huge surprise party! I just ______ her to know how much all of her friends would miss her. I invited everyone in my grade and made them promise not to tell Rebekah. Which words correctly fill in the blanks? comes, gave, wanted comes, give, want came, give, wanted came, gave, want

Answer 1

Answer:

1. came

2. give

3. wanted

Explanation:

In the first sentence, the correct word to use is "came." This is because the author is describing a moment in time that has already passed. In the second sentence, the correct word to use is "give." This is because the author is employing the infinitive form of the verb: "to give." Finally, in the third case, the correct word to use is "wanted." This is because the author is describing a feeling he had in the past.

Answer 2

1. came
2. give
3. wanted