Which choice is the best version of the underlined word in sentence 13?
A NO CHANGE
B shows
C will have shown
D was showing
Sentence 13: By writing this poem, Lee honors his family's homeland and showed the value he places upon the tradition of expressing memories through song .
Underlined word: showed
The present tense verb is consistent with the tense that has been established in the first paragraph and is used throughout the passage, including the final paragraph ("describes, "mirrors," "acknowledges").
