Complete each sentence by adding -ed to one of the following words and writing the new word on the line.

Word Bank: whisper; murmur.

1. It seemed that the army ____ to itself in the dark.
2. Some of the men ____ to themselves.

And your answers??

1. whispered

2. murmured

It could be. But I think you've reversed these words. I think the army is more likely to murmur to itself.

To complete the sentences, you need to add -ed to either "whisper" or "murmur" to form new words. You can choose either word based on the context of the sentence.

1. It seemed that the army _______ to itself in the dark.
To determine whether to use "whisper" or "murmur," think about how an army might communicate quietly in the dark. They might speak in hushed tones, which is more similar to whispering. Therefore, you should add -ed to "whisper" to complete the sentence.
Correct answer: whispered

2. Some of the men _______ to themselves.
Here, the men are communicating quietly, but there is no indication that they are specifically speaking in hushed tones or in a secretive manner. Both "whisper" and "murmur" could work in this context. However, if you consider that "murmur" often implies a low, indistinct, or continuous sound, it is a more suitable word choice for this sentence.
Correct answer: murmured