He ___________ as a teacher before he became a lecturer
Correct answer: B. had worked
- A. have worked
- B. had worked
- C. was worked
- D. have been worked
Explanation
Past perfect, had worked, marks the earlier of two past events: his teaching came before his becoming a lecturer. “Have worked” is present perfect and does not match this past sequence.
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