Eliza was digging in her garden for tulip bulbs when her shovel _________ a buried treasure chest.
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writingWhich choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
A
struck
B
was striking
C
had struck
D
strikes
Correct Answer: A
Choice A is the best answer. The sentence describes a specific point in time that interrupted an ongoing action. The simple past tense "struck" is required.