Direction: In the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four as your answer.
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The minister ____ on the petition before it was taken up for discussion.
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- could sign
- signed
- had signed
- must sign
- could sign
Correct Option: C
For the two events of the past, the event that happens earlier, should be expressed in Past Perfect.
Hence, had signed....is the right usage.