Complete the sentences by choosing the most appropriate option, from the given lettered choices (A to D) below each:The house _ before we moved in.
Correct answer: D. Was painted
- A. Paint
- B. Painted
- C. Has painted
- D. Was painted
Explanation
The key to solving these questions is reading them in your head filling in each option and then deciphering which option fits in well. The sentence here is clearly in the past tense hence Option D is the correct option as it indicates the house was painted.
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