He _ that mistake twice before.
Correct answer: B. Made
- A. Make
- B. Made
- C. Was making
- D. Has made
Explanation
The correct answer is 'made' because it uses the simple past tense to indicate an action that was completed in the past. The context of the sentence suggests that the mistake occurred at an unspecified time before now, which aligns with the simple past tense usage. 'Make' is incorrect because it is the base form of the verb, not suitable for past tense. 'Was making' is in the past continuous tense and implies an ongoing action, which does not fit the context of a completed past action. 'Has made' is present perfect tense, which suggests a connection to the present, not a simple past action.
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