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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.

  1. A person came in with a baby who, she said, _________ a safety pin.
    g
    1. swallowed
    2. just swallowed
    3. had just swallowed
    4. was just swallowin
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.



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