The Following Sentences Form a Passage

question 21

Multiple Choice

The following sentences form a passage. Select the correct past tense verb for each blank. In contrast, white egrets ____ motionless in the tall grass near the water.

• A) standed
• B) stood

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Definitions:

Compulsion

A strong, usually irresistible urge to perform an act, often repetitively, driven by anxiety or obsessive thoughts.

Obsession

A persistent, intrusive, and unwanted thought, urge, or image that causes significant anxiety or distress.

Perseveration Disorder

A condition characterized by the uncontrollable repetition of a particular response, such as a word, phrase, or gesture, despite the absence or cessation of the original stimulus.

Gas Phobia

An intense, irrational fear of gas, such as natural gas or gasoline, often resulting in avoidance behaviors.