Read "The Grand Canyon" passage ("Grand Canyon", Illuminate) and answer the question.

Question

The Grand Canyon


(1) Imagine a giant hole in the earth 277 river miles long, up to 18 miles wide, and 1 mile deep, with geologic formations at the bottom dating back to 1,800 million years ago. (2) Sound unreal? (3) The Grand Canyon is in the United States, in the state of Arizona. (4) The Colorado River flows along the bottom of the canyon (5) It is an extremely popular travel destination and is considered one of the natural wonders of the world.

(6) Some of the cleanest air in the country is breathed by those who visit the Grand Canyon! (7) Visibility on clear days averages 90 to 110 miles.

(8) Likely because of its unique vistas, the south rim is the most frequently visited area of the Grand Canyon. (9) There, visitors can drive right up to a parking area, get out of their car, and take in the view. (10) It is open year-round and offers a stunning, easy view of the canyon and the Colorado River. (11) The north rim is across from the south rim, but it is less popular because it is more difficult to get to. (12) Visitors can drive 220 miles from the south rim or walk the canyon trails to get across, which is a 21-mile trip.

(13) The inner canyon, which is below the rim, is seen only by hikers and people riding mules. (14) Daring visitors like to backpack or take a river trip through the canyon on the Colorado River. (15) This journey can take anywhere from a few days to several weeks.

(16) What types of animals do you see in the canyon? (17) It is home to many different animals, like black bear, coyote, and mountain lion, as well as many different types of snakes and lizards. (18) Many threatened and endangered species live in the canyon, including the largest bird in the United States: the California condor. (19) Other endangered and threatened canyon animals include Mexican spotted owls, spotted bats, desert tortoise, and bighorn sheep.

(20) The Grand Canyon is visited by almost five million people each year. (21) Its breathtaking beauty fascinates and draws these crowds. (22) If I had the chance, I'd go. (23) Most people should plan a trip right away!



Question:

In what sentence can you find a verb in the indicative mood?

(1 point)
Responses

Sentence 19
Sentence 19

Sentence 22
Sentence 22

Sentence 16
Sentence 16

Sentence 2
Sentence 2
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Answer 1

A verb in the indicative mood is one that expresses a statement of fact or belief.

In the passage provided, Sentence 20 contains a verb in the indicative mood: "The Grand Canyon is visited by almost five million people each year."

Therefore, the correct answer is: Sentence 20 (Note: since this specific sentence was not listed in your options, the closest indicative mood sentence from your options would be Sentence 22: "If I had the chance, I'd go," but it's conditional, not purely indicative. Please confirm if you have a set of available options or need factual confirmation on a specific one.)