Here is the sentence:
To ensure that the ragged edges of his essay did not inspire Mrs. Varner’s
rage, Jack carefully __________ the fuzzies from the sheets of paper.
The blank requires the simple past of tear, an irregular verb. You chose tore, the correct form. Hallelujah!
| Verb | Simple Present | Simple Past | Past Participle |
| tear | tear(s) | tore | torn |