Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the correct form of tense to fill the blank.

He did not see that the Principal ______ behind him.

  1. stand

  2. stands

  3. is standing

  4. was standing
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The past continuous tense 'was standing' is correct because it describes an action that was happening simultaneously with another past action ('did not see'). The Principal was standing behind him at that moment in the past. 'Stand' is present tense, 'stands' is simple present, and 'is standing' is present continuous.

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