Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate form of the verb. The patient _______ before the doctor _______.

  1. had died, arrived

  2. died, arrived

  3. dead, arrived

  4. would die, arrived
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The past perfect tense 'had died' is required because the patient's death happened BEFORE the doctor arrived (two past events, one earlier than the other). Simple past 'died' in both blanks would incorrectly suggest simultaneous actions. Option C uses an adjective 'dead' instead of a verb.

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