For Each of the Following Sentences, Select the Verb in the Second

question 14

Multiple Choice

For each of the following sentences, select the verb in the second half of the sentence that is consistent with the first verb. Tom called to complain after the Federal Express package (arrives, arrived) late on Tuesday.

• A) arrives
• B) arrived

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Definitions:

Excitation Transfer Theory

The idea that leftover arousal caused by an initial event can intensify emotional reactions to a second, unrelated event.

Arousal

A physiological and psychological state of being awake, alert, and engaged, often characterized by increased heart rate and sensory alertness.

Emotional Reactions

Manifestations of feelings that occur in response to stimuli, emphasizing the variability and complexity of human emotions.

Unrelated Event

An occurrence that has no connection or relevance to the current context or situation being considered or discussed.