Multiple choice

Directions: Select the correct answer to fill in the blank (II).

Susan (I)____ that I (II)_____ unfair to her by not retuning her book in time. The principal (III)_____ me in his office and (IV)____ me to be careful in future.

  1. has been

  2. had been

  3. have been

  4. was
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Susan's complaint is in simple past tense. Here, being unfair occured in time before her complaint. So, it has to be in the Past Perfect Tense.

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