MediumReading and Writing· Standard English Conventions· None· MCQ
The following text is adapted from a book about a 19th-century American explorer. The explorer traveled through a region of the United States and kept a journal about his journey. The explorer wrote, “I’ve seen more of this country in the last three months, than I have in all my life. ” Which choice best maintains the style and tone of the passage?
Which choice best replaces the underlined portion?
A
then I have in my whole life.
B
then I’ve seen in my whole life.
C
as I have in my whole life.
D
than I’ve seen in my whole life.
Correct answer: D
Explanation
Choice D maintains the consistent tense and style of the passage. The excerpt uses the past perfect tense, so using the past perfect tense in the underlined portion maintains consistency.
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