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English Verb Tenses
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Directions: Fill in the blank with the correct tense of verb from the options given below.
He said that he _____ in the USA for seven years.
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had been
💡 Explanation:
When using reported speech with 'said' (past tense), the verb in the subordinate clause must be in the past perfect tense to show it happened before the speaking. 'Had been' correctly indicates the action was completed prior to the past moment of speaking.