Direction: In each of these questions, a sentence is given with a blank to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four alternatives.
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A person came in with a baby who, she said, _________ a safety pin.
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- swallowed
- just swallowed
- had just swallowed
- was just swallowin
- swallowed
Correct Option: C
For two events of the past, the event that happens earlier should be expressed in Past Perfect.
Hence, had just swallowed is the right option.