Directions:

Consider the following completion item taken from a fourth grade language textbook to answer the following questions:

Item: Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb.

The flowers __________ so lovely! (Answer: are)

A. is

B. are

C. was

D. were

Directions: Click in the answer field and type your answer. If you make a mistake, click the 'Reset' button. To verify your answer, click 'Check Answer'. You will be given some short feedback. When finished with the current question, click 'Next Question' to proceed.