Question

John was a shepherd boy. He cared for his father's sheep. As there ________1 many wolves prowling about waiting for a chance to kill the sheep, John had to be ________2 Look at the blank with the number 1 in the passage. Which of these answers correctly completes the sentence? A) are B) is C) was D) were

Answer 1

is & were complete the setences

Answer 2

John was a shepherd boy. He cared for his father's sheep. As there were many wolves prowling about waiting for a chance to kill the sheep, ...

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