Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blanks with the correct option.

The postman _______ here last month, when my friends _______ out.

  1. were, was

  2. was, were

  3. had, were

  4. were, had
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The first blank requires a singular verb to agree with "postman" (singular). The second blank requires a plural verb to agree with "friends" (plural). "Was" agrees with postman, "were" agrees with friends. The other options either mix up the numbers or use incorrect tenses.

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