Spot the error:Your mother wonders why I ever climbed this mountain top to rise my potatoes, yams, and tomatoes. Which transition fits?
Correct answer: D. Rise
- A. Wonders
- B. Why I ever
- C. Climbed
- D. Rise
Explanation
This should be "raise" instead of "rise." "Raise" is the correctverb to use when talking about growing or cultivating crops.
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