Multiple choice

Directions: Look at the italic part of the sentence. Three possible substitutions (1), (2) and (3) for the italic part are given. If one of them is better than the italic part, mark it as the answer. If any of the substitution doesn't improve the sentence, mark (4).

When I wanted to see my friend, I found that he was gone out.

  1. had gone

  2. has gone

  3. had been going

  4. no improvement needed
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Past perfect 'had gone' is required because the action of going out occurred before the past action of finding (wanted to see). 'Has gone' is present perfect, 'had been going' is past perfect continuous which doesn't fit this one-time action.

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