Multiple choice

The thief had ---- the necklace before the police arrived.

  1. steal

  2. take

  3. stolen

  4. stole
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The past perfect tense 'had stolen' is formed with 'had' + past participle. 'Stolen' is the past participle of 'steal'. This tense shows an action completed before another past action (police arriving), making it the correct choice.

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