Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blank using the correct option.

The children __________ as if they had been very happy.

  1. shouted

  2. shout

  3. all shouting

  4. have shouted

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A Correct answer
Explanation

If the subordinate adverb clause of manner has the verb “had been”, then the main clause must be in have the use of “simple past tense”.