passed vs. past

[Englishholic]

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #220 "Confusing Words test (3)", question 5

George ......... her on her speech and she politely thanked him as she walked passed the crowd of reporters.

(a) complemented
(b) compliment
(c) complement
(d) complimented

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #220 "Confusing Words test (3)", answer 5

George complimented her on her speech and she politely thanked him as she walked passed the crowd of reporters.

Correct answer: (d) complimented
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Hi

Shouldn't it be "past" instead of "passed"?

Thanks

Englishholic

[Yankee]

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You're right, Englishholic. The sentence would be correct this way:

"... and she politely thanked him as she walked past the crowd of reporters."
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I'm sure the slip-up will be repaired now that it's been pointed out.
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[Torsten]

Hi Amy and Englishholic,

Thanks a lot for pointing this out -- it'll get changed asap.

Regards,
Torsten

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