Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blank(s) with correct tense of the verb from the options given below:

Raman _____ a short time ago.

  1. have left

  2. had left

  3. left

  4. would leave

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

'A short time ago' indicates a completed past action, so simple past 'left' is correct. Options A and B use perfect tenses which require additional time context. Option D uses conditional 'would leave' which doesn't fit the past time marker.