Multiple choice

Directions: Look at the underlined part of the sentence. Below the sentence three possible substitutions for the underlined part are given. If one of the possible substitutions is better than the underlined part, indicate it as your answer. If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, indicate (4) as your answer.

No sooner had she read the telegram than she fall down fainting.

  1. fell down

  2. had fallen down

  3. has fallen down

  4. No improvement needed
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Case of past perfect tense. In past perfect tense, the latter action takes the second form of the verb. So, 'fall' should be changed to 'fell'.

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