Multiple choice

Directions: Select the correct option to fill in blank (I).

When the meeting (I)_ to a close, people ___(II)__ . Some of my friends _(III)__ to (IV)__ to the park nearby. An old man (V)_ for alms. I (VI) to (VII) him a few coins but my friend __(VIII) me from __(IX)___ so because he (X)_ that begging should be discouraged.

  1. came

  2. has come

  3. is coming

  4. comes

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A Correct answer
Explanation

The given paragraph is based on the past tense