Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blanks with the appropriate form of the verb.

When we _______ the station, the train _______ already left.

  1. would reach, had

  2. reached, had

  3. reach, had

  4. reach, would
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The first blank uses simple past 'reached' for the completed action of arriving at the station. The second blank uses past perfect 'had left' to show that the train's departure occurred before they arrived. This sequence of events requires past perfect for the earlier action.

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