Multiple choice

Directions: Choose a suitable option to fill in the blank:

The belief in vampires — in the early fifteenth century.

  1. was first recorded in Transylvania

  2. had first been recorded in Transylvania

  3. that was first recorded in Transylvania

  4. was recording in Transylvania
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The simple past passive 'was first recorded' is appropriate for describing a historical event with a specific time reference in the past. The passive voice emphasizes the belief itself rather than who recorded it.

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