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Past / Passed - Exercise 2

Direction: Choose the correct word in each sentence below. When you have finished, click on the "Check My Work" button to view the answers.

1. When Paul came into the room, he walked right (   ) me.

2. The four riders finally (   ) the last obstacle on the trail.

3. In the (   ), people used typewriters for word processing.

4. I haven't gotten (   ) item four on my "to do" list.

5. On the night before the prom, time (   ) very slowly for Joe.

6. Mabel (   ) the plate of doughnuts to the customer.

7. You will find the office in the area (   ) the restrooms.

8. After being hit on the head, the victim (   ) out.

9. It is now three minutes (   ) our agreed-upon meeting time.

10. Three minutes (   ) before anyone could say anything.

             

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