Multiple choice

Directions: Select the correct option to fill in the blank in the following sentence.

Although he had worked hard, yet he ____________.

  1. fail

  2. fails

  3. failed

  4. will fail

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

His working hard and the unexpected result are both in the past tense, though working occured in time before the result.          Answer: (3)