The novelist wrote that she _______ inspiration in the landscapes of her childhood.
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readingWhich choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
A
finds
B
found
C
has found
D
is finding
Correct Answer: B
Choice B is the best answer. This question tests verb tense in reported speech.
- Context clues: "Wrote" (past tense) introduces the reported speech.
- Meaning: In reported speech with a past reporting verb, backshift the tense.
- Verify: "wrote that she found" maintains appropriate past tense sequence.
💡 Strategy: When the reporting verb is past tense, the reported content typically shifts to past tense as well.
Choice A is incorrect because present tense after past "wrote" is inconsistent. Choice C is incorrect because present perfect doesn't match the past narrative. Choice D is incorrect because present progressive doesn't match the past context.