He ___________ as a teacher before he became a lecturer

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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