Read the beginning of Divya’s personal narrative, “The Graduation Speech.”“There’s no way I would ever volunteer to be our graduation speaker,” I snapped. Jill ______ surprised. “I don’t even like raising my hand in school,” I continued. “Why on earth would I put myself in a position to speak in front of our entire class?” She smiled knowingly. “I think you have a lot to say, Divya, and it’s time to finally let it out. You always give me great advice. Graduation is a major turning point, and everyone will be looking for a little advice and encouragement as they venture into the world. See? You ______ the perfect person to give this speech!”Which words correctly fill in the blanks?
The narration describes Jill’s reaction in the past, so “seemed” is the correct verb: “Jill seemed surprised.” In Jill’s spoken advice, she says Divya is the perfect person now, so the present-tense “are” fits: “You are the perfect person to give this speech.”
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