Fill in the blank with the correct option : When Monisha reached the bus…

2022

Fill in the blank with the correct option :

When Monisha reached the bus stand, the bus ........... .

  1. A.

    was already left

  2. B.

    had already left

  3. C.

    already left

  4. D.

    has been already left

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Correct answer: B

The correct option is B: had already left.

Detailed Explanation
Grammatical Rule: This sentence describes two actions that occurred in the past. When one past action happens before another past action, the earlier action is expressed in the past perfect tense (had + past participle), while the later action is expressed in the simple past tense.

Application: Reaching the bus stand is the later action ("reached" - simple past), and the bus departing is the earlier action ("had already left" - past perfect).

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