Question

In the following sentences, change the word that is in all caps to match the verb tense in parentheses.

On the train to Elaine, Arkansas, Wright BECOMES aware of racism and segregation. (present tense)

In those days, African Americans and whites RODE in separate sections of the train. (past tense)

The naive youngster WANTS a peek at the whites’ part of the train. (present tense)

His mother SAID, “Quit talking foolishness!” (past tense)

The travelers WENT to Aunt Maggie and Uncle Hoskins’ home to live. (future tense)

Uncle Hoskins OWNED a prosperous business in town. (present tense)

Aunt Maggie WILL HAVE plenty of food on the dinner table. (past tense)

Soon a major calamity WILL BREAK Wright’s mood of contentment. (present tense)

Some white people in town, envious of Uncle Hoskins’ success, MURDER him one night. (past tense)

Aunt Maggie, Wright, and Wright’s mother FLEE to safety in another town. (future tense)

Answer 1

am i supposed to correct the caps?

Answer 2

ya

Answer 3

Become has several verb tenses: became, becomes, becoming

So here it can be become, became, or becoming. For the 1st question.

Which one do you think works best for it?

Answer 4

became??

Answer 5

yes

Answer 6

thank you
for helping

Answer 7

What's odd about the second one, is that it appears to already be in past tense

Answer 8

ik right

Answer 9

i asked my teacher and she called me stupid

Answer 10

That sounds like a terrible teacher. They are supposed to help you, not insult you.

Answer 11

so true shadow

Answer 12

its fine i'm the second to last class she has so all her knidness ran out

Answer 13

teachers are supposed to encourage u to learn and try new things, not insult and stop u from learning

Answer 14

oh well

Answer 15

she hates all of us freshman anyways

Answer 16

For the rest, I would recommend similarly just researching the alternative verb forms for each word then seeing which one fits the sentence. Humans learn speech innately so you can always the words out loud to see which one 'fits.'

You can input the word into this website: https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/rode

And it will give you the other forms.

There are ways to cheat this assignment but I would encourage you not to. As someone who works as an editor and English grader, verb tenses is an issue I see even amongst undergrad and masters students in university.

Answer 17

thank you

Answer 18

You're welcome. I'd love to help you step by step but I have to get to some work (: