Language Development: Conventions

Identify the choice that best answers the question.

In this sentence, which principal part of the basic verb defy is underlined?

During the Nazi occupation of northern France, many brave people joined a movement called the Resistance and defied the German military laws.

A. past
B. present
C. past participle
D. present participle

1 answer

The underlined part of the verb "defied" in the sentence represents the past form of the verb. Therefore, the correct answer is:

A. past