Select the option which fits appropriately in the blank:It was so quiet you _ ( can) hear a pin drop.
Correct answer: B. could
- A. can
- B. could
- C. shall
- D. will
Explanation
Since the scenario explained happened in the past, 'could' would be used according to the tense, set by the sentence.
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