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  • Directions: Select the correct option to fill in the blan...
Multiple choice

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

When the thief saw the policeman, he __________.

  1. flees

  2. flee

  3. fled

  4. was fleeing

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

If the principal clause of a sentence is in the past tense, the subordinate clause must be in  the past tense.

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