Here is the item:
To ensure that the ragged edges of his essay did not inspire Professor Varner’s
rage, Jack carefully __________ the fuzzies from the sheets of paper.
The blank requires the simple past of tear, an irregular verb. You chose tore, the correct form. Hallelujah!
| Verb | Simple Present |
Simple Past |
Past Participle |
|---|---|---|---|
| tear | tear(s) | tore | torn |