For Each Blank in the Following Sentences, Select the Present

question 30

Multiple Choice

For each blank in the following sentences, select the present tense helping verb can or the past tense could . To determine whether a sentence is in the present or past tense, look at other verbs in the sentence or look for a time word. Before the car was fixed, Damian's kids ___________ see the daylight through the floorboard.

• A) can
• B) could

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Definitions:

Ice Pack

A portable bag filled with ice or refrigerant gel used to reduce swelling, relieve pain, or decrease inflammation by applying cold temperatures to affected areas.

Swelling

An enlargement of a body part caused by an accumulation of fluid or inflammation in tissues.

Ultraviolet Lamp

A lamp designed to emit ultraviolet (UV) light, used for various applications including sterilization, curing processes, and scientific research.

Psoriasis

A common skin condition characterized by reddish-silver, scaly lesions most often found on the elbows, knees, scalp, and trunk.