A sentence has been given with a blank to be filled with an appropriate…
2021
A sentence has been given with a blank to be filled with an appropriate word/words. Choose the correct alternative.
When she ____ at her place, Mahima had left.
Answer: B. arrived — Answer: arrived Why this is correct: The sentence describes two past events. Use past perfect for the event that happened earlier and simple past for the…
- A.
has arrived
- B.
arrived
- C.
arrives
- D.
had arrived
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Correct answer: B
Answer: arrived
Why this is correct: The sentence describes two past events. Use past perfect for the event that happened earlier and simple past for the event that happened later.
Identify the earlier event: Mahima leaving → use past perfect: "had left".
Identify the later event: her arrival → use simple past: "arrived".
Form the sentence: "When she arrived at her place, Mahima had left."
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