They _ late because of traffic.
Correct answer: B. Arrived
- A. Arrive
- B. Arrived
- C. Arriving
- D. Had arrive
Explanation
The correct answer is arrived because the sentence refers to an action that is completed in the past, which is best expressed using the simple past tense. The verb 'arrive' is in the present tense and does not match the past context. 'Arriving' is a present participle and cannot function as the main verb here without an auxiliary verb. 'Had arrive' is incorrect due to improper verb form; the correct past perfect form 'had arrived' is not needed here, as the simple past tense adequately conveys the completed action.
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