Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option.

Not until Edward Jenner developed the first anti-smallpox serum in 1796 ______ against this terrible disease.

  1. there was any protection

  2. any protection was given

  3. there had been any protection

  4. was there any protection

  5. had there been any protection
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

For sentences beginning with negative words, the auxiliary is placed before the subject. Also the correct usage to go with 'until', is simple past 'was'.

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