Multiple choice

Select the correct answer, which completes the following incomplete sentence.

I had been reading these books for two weeks before _____________.

  1. she had arrived

  2. she arrived

  3. she has arrived

  4. she will have arrived

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

If the main clause is in the Past Perfect Continuous Tense, then the subordinate clause has to be in the Simple Past Tense. Answer: (2)