Multiple choice

Directions: Which of the phrases (1), (2) and (3) should replace the underlined phrase to make the sentence grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark (4) as your answer.

The old woman would return with a beaming countenance the next day and reported that her husband had recovered.

  1. returns

  2. returned

  3. has returned

  4. No improvement needed
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Error of sentence formation. As per the rules if one clause of a sentence is in the past indefinite, the other clause must also be in the same tense. So, 'returned' in the subordinate clause needs to be preceded by 'returned'.

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