Multiple choice

The Halloween I was in 7th grade, we _____ too scared to trick-or-treat at his house.

  1. were

  2. had been

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A Correct answer
Explanation

The simple past 'were' is used to describe a state of being at a specific time in the past. 'Had been' would imply a duration leading up to that specific moment, which is less fitting for a single event.