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Past / Passed - Exercise 2

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 ( passed   past) me.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

 

 

 

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Margaret L. Benner
Director, Writing Support Program
English Department
Towson University
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