Texas 8th Grade ELA Question of the Day
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At dusk, Maya and I set up our tent beside the creek while the cicadas hummed. I say to her that the sky looked like a spilled box of chalk, and we both paused to listen. The path to the ridge is steep, but it's switchbacks are gentle near the top. An owl called from upriver, and the water answered with a soft rush. We wanted to peak at the stars from the overlook, but the wind pushed the clouds back over the hills. By the time we reached the campsite we were tired but happy. Lying on the cool ground, we whispered about how a place can feel familiar and new in the same minute. If someone ever asks where I learned patience, I will point here, between she and I, to this quiet bend in the trees. The night pressed close, steady and kind. We slept without worry.
Which option revises the passage to correct all errors in tense, pronouns, and homophones without adding new mistakes?