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The OA is

1- D

2-D ( Anyone can explain why a perfect tense needs to be used)

3-D


4-A
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The OA is

2-D ( Anyone can explain why a perfect tense needs to be used)



IMO, we see 2 actions in the past in this sentence. Adjourned and approve. And since "approval" happens before adjourned, we need to use past perfect "had approved".
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Thanks vic,
I dnt know why but i am always having problems with past perfect....have by hearted all the rules, but whenever pp comes i feel like using only past tense to convey the meaning
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1. D.
2. Past perfect got me here...very good question !
2. D.
3. A.
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1.D
2.A (got it wrong because of past perfect)
3.D
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In the future, please post as 4 separate threads as it eases discussion. Thank you.
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can someone explain

1. the answer for the second question

2. why is C wrong in the last question



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