Multiple choice

Directions: Look at the underlined part of the sentence. Below the sentence are given three possible substitutions for the underlined part. If one of the possible substitutions is better than the underlined part, indicate it as your answer. If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, indicate (4) as your answer.

Edison used to have sold newspapers before he became a famous inventor.

  1. used to sell

  2. should sell

  3. was selling

  4. No improvement

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

 'Used to sell' is the correct option as it is a case of simple past tense.