The path _ paved, so we were able to walk through the path.
Correct answer: A. Had been
- A. Had been
- B. Was
- C. Has been
- D. Being
Explanation
We use 'had been' when you describe something that happened in the past before something else in the past. Also an action that had happened in the past and does not reflect any continuation to the present time. The path had been paved, so we were able to walk through the path.
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