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Q.

Complete the sentence with the correct form of the verb given in the brackets:
I was teaching English when she ________ the classroom. (enter)

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a

had entered

b

will have entered

c

entered

d

has entered

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

  • A verb is used to convey action, in the sentence. It has three main forms with respect to time, namely - Past, Present, and Future.
  • Two events are occurring in this sentence one is teaching and another one is entering the classroom.
  •  In this type of sentence, the ongoing longer event is in the continuous tense.
  • Events that happen during the ongoing of the other event should be in the simple past tense. 
  • In the above-given sentence, the ongoing event is "teaching" in the past continuous tense. so another event should be in the past tense.
  • Therefore entered is the correct verb form.
  • Hence, option A is the correct answer.

 

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Complete the sentence with the correct form of the verb given in the brackets:I was teaching English when she ________ the classroom. (enter)