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JAMB Use of English 2008 Question 74

Question 74

Tenses

Choose the option that best completes the gap(s): I knocked at his door, but he ________.

  1. A.has already left
  2. B.left already
  3. C.would already leave
  4. D.had already left
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (had already left)

Explanation

His leaving happened before my knock, so it takes the past perfect 'had already left'.