For each of the following sentences, choose the correct past-
For help with this exercise, see chapter 25 of Real Essays 5e.
Example
LeBron James, one of the most successful basketball players in the history of the sport, (to grow) up in Akron, Ohio.
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He (to begin) learning to play basketball when he was nine years old, after moving in with Frank Walker, a youth football coach who introduced him to the sport.
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In his sophomore year of high school, LeBron (to shoot) an average of 25.2 points per game.
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LeBron (to be) the first high school sophomore to be named Ohio’s Mr. Basketball.
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He (to lead) his high school team to the state championships three times.
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His talent (to bring) fame and media pressure to LeBron at a young age, while he was still in high school.
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In 2003, LeBron (to win) many honors, including Gatorade National Player of the Year, USA Today High School Player of the Year, and McDonald’s National Player of the Year.
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LeBron also played football in high school but (to quit) when he broke his wrist.
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Growing up raised by a single mother, he (to know) about struggle and perseverance.
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LeBron once (to say), that glamour and fame don’t excite him and that he is just grateful to have the game of basketball in his life.
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