Multiple choice

Directions: Look at the underlined part of the sentence. Below the sentence are given three possible substitutions for the underlined part. If one of them is better than the underlined part, mark that as your answer. If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, mark (4).

I did not wait for him because he went out before I arrived.

  1. has gone out

  2. had gone out

  3. had been out

  4. No improvement
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Something happened before some other event in the past. So, past perfect will be used.

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