Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the appropriate word/phrase from the given options and fill in the blank.

In a few seconds they _______ passed it.

  1. has

  2. have been

  3. had

  4. was
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The sentence describes an action completed before another point in the future (or past), requiring the past perfect 'had'.

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