Multiple choice

Directions: Which phrase should replace the phrase printed in bold in the sentence to make it grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is given and 'No correction is required', mark (E) as the answer.

As she grows up, she became doubtful of the existence of fairies.

  1. She grown up

  2. She grews up

  3. She grew up

  4. She growned up

  5. No correction required
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The sentence has 'she grows up' (present) with 'became' (past), creating tense inconsistency. Since 'became' is past tense, the first part should also be past: 'she grew up'. Option C provides the correct past tense form to match the sentence structure.

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