Directions: Read the sentence below. Then choose the correct form of the verb to fill the blank.
You might want to consult the rules before you make your choice!
Omar woke up before dawn and drove to Daytona Beach. As the sun __________
over the ocean, he watched the water sparkle like the beautiful diamond
earrings he had given his girlfriend Gloria, who then dumped him for a new
boyfriend with a higher credit card limit.