Multiple choice

Directions: Select the correct option to fill in the blank in the following sentence.

The children __________ as if they had been very happy.

  1. shouted

  2. shout

  3. all shouting

  4. have shouted
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A Correct answer
Explanation

If the subordinate adverb clause of manner has the verb “had been”, then the main clause must be in “simple Past Tense”.

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