Multiple choice

Directions: Select the correct expression from the following options.

  1. The painter had finished polishing the table before we shall reach there.

  2. The painter had finished polishing the table before we have reached there.

  3. The painter had finished polishing the table before we were reaching there.

  4. The painter had finished polishing the table before we reached there.
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D Correct answer
Explanation

When two actions happen in the past in sequence, the one which happens earlier is stated in past perfect tense and the later event is stated in simple past.    Answer: (4)

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