Multiple choice

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

In my youth I __________________ exercise every day.

  1. had taken

  2. took

  3. was taking

  4. had been taking

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

The phrase 'In my youth' refers to a completed period in the past. Therefore, the simple past tense 'took' is the most appropriate choice to describe a habitual action in the past.