The Principal said that the gates should be locked as the classes _started.
Correct answer: B. Had
- A. Have
- B. Had
- C. Has
- D. Having
Explanation
"The Principal said that the gates should be locked as the classes had started." This option is correct because "had" is the past tense form, which correctly indicates that the classes had already started at the time of the Principal's statement.
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