Inspired by the adventure book, the young boy ran to the backyard. In the shadow of the old oak tree, he _________ himself a fort out of cardboard boxes and duct tape.
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writingWhich choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
A
built
B
builds
C
was built by
D
has built
Correct Answer: A
Choice A is the best answer. The narrative is in the past tense ("ran"). The simple past tense "built" is consistent with the established timeline.