Multiple choice

Directions: Select the correct option to complete the following sentence.

He visited many towns before __________.

  1. he was returning home.

  2. he returns home.

  3. he will return home.

  4. he returned home.

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

If the principal clause of the sentence is in the past, the subordinate clause can be either in past simple or past perfect tense.