Question

Read the introduction to Jorge’s personal narrative, “Goodbye, My Friend.” When I was in eighth grade, my best friend’s parents told us that their family was moving away at the end of the school year. When that time finally __________, I decided to __________ her a proper sendoff: a huge surprise party! I just __________ her to know how much all of her friends would miss her. I invited everyone in my grade and made them promise not to tell Rebekah. Fill in the blanks in order.

1.comes . . . gave . . . . wanted
2.comes . . . give . . . . want
3.came . . . give . . . . wanted
4.came . . . gave . . . . want

Answer 1

3. came . . . give . . . . wanted

Because this story is in past tense, "came" comes first. "give" is the next option because the speaker is using a second verb in a row (the first had been "decided"). "wanted" comes last due to the story's past tense verbs.

Answer 2

3. came . . . give . . . . wanted

Because this story is in past tense, "came" comes first. "give" is the next option because the speaker is using a second verb in a row (the first had been "decided"). "wanted" comes last due to the story's past tense verbs.