Question

which verbs would be appropriate to use in an essay that is written in the past tense? choose three answers

arose
dealt
misled
exclude
overpower

Explanation:

Identify the target verb tense

The question asks for verbs appropriate for an essay written in the past tense.

Analyze each option

• "arose": Past tense of "arise" (arise -> arose -> arisen).
• "dealt": Past tense of "deal" (deal -> dealt -> dealt).
• "misled": Past tense of "mislead" (mislead -> misled -> misled).
• "exclude": Present tense.
• "overpower": Present tense.

Select the three past tense verbs

The three past tense verbs are "arose", "dealt", and "misled".

Answer:

• (A) arose (Correct answer)
• (B) dealt (Correct answer)
• (C) misled (Correct answer)
• (D) exclude
• (E) overpower