Multiple choice

Select the correct option to tick the correct answer to the following incorrect sentence.

As soon as we reached the station, the train steams off.

  1. As soon we reached the station, the train will steam off.

  2. As soon as we reached the station, the train has steamed off.

  3. As soon as we reached the station, the train steamed off.

  4. As soon as we reached the station, the train had steamed off.
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C Correct answer
Explanation

If the principal clause of a sentence is in the past tense, the subordinate clause must also be in the past. Here, the adverb of time 'as soon as' shows that both the actions happened at the same time. Hence, it is a case of past indefinite and not of past perfect. Answer: (3)

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