The Following Sentences Form a Passage

question 12

Multiple Choice

The following sentences form a passage. Select the correct past tense verb for each blank. Fishing parties and canoeists ____off in their boats as they headed south into the bay or paddled northwest into the canals of the Everglades.

• A) setted
• B) set

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Definitions:

Public Company Accounting Oversight Board

An organization established to oversee the audits of public companies in order to protect investors and the public interest by promoting informative, accurate, and independent audit reports.

Sanctions

Penalties or measures imposed by a government or organization to enforce obedience or deter unacceptable behavior.

Disciplinary Proceedings

The formal process through which an organization or institution addresses and corrects violations of rules or codes of conduct by its members or employees.

Civil Monetary Penalties

Fines imposed by government agencies for violations of certain regulations or laws.