Here is the sentence:
At the beginning of the semester, Joyce anticipated learning about Egyptian
archeology. Her interest __________, however, as the monotonous lectures
of Dr. Nelson provided facts dustier than mummy wrappings.
The blank requires the simple past of shrink, an irregular verb. You chose shrank, the correct form. Hallelujah!
| Verb | Simple Present | Simple Past | Past Participle |
| shrink | shrink(s) | shrank | shrunk |