Multiple choice

What is the best way to correct the error in line 4?

Directions: Each of the numbered lines given below contains an error. Choose the correct option from those listed to correct the corresponding error.

I am looking my pen (Line 1)
because I have much pages to write today.  (Line 2)
I have picked that piece of paper on the floor (Line 3)
which the boy throws because he did not need it. (Line 4)

  1. threw

  2. had thrown

  3. did throw

  4. throw
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Past Perfect tense form of the verb ‘throw’ should be used here because this tense is used to express something that happened before another action in the past. The action of not needing the paper had happened before the action of throwing the paper.

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