Question #N55
The following text is adapted from a book about a 19th-century American explorer. The explorer traveled through a region of the United States and kept a journal about his journey. The explorer wrote, “I’ve seen more of this country in the last three months, than I have in all my life. ” Which choice best maintains the style and tone of the passage?
Which choice best replaces the underlined portion?
A. then I have in my whole life.
B. then I’ve seen in my whole life.
C. as I have in my whole life.
D. than I’ve seen in my whole life.
Correct Answer is: D
Choice D maintains the consistent tense and style of the passage. The excerpt uses the past perfect tense, so using the past perfect tense in the underlined portion maintains consistency.