Fill in the blank with the most suitable word.
I ______ pay too much attention to the stories.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 2, i.e., didn’t.
Context: The sentence talks about a completed action in the past, so simple past tense is required.
Meaning of the words:
hasn't – present perfect (incorrect tense)
didn’t – simple past negative (correct)
wasn't – past continuous/be verb (not suitable here)
haven't – present perfect negative (incorrect tense)
Correct word: didn’t
Reason: The verb "pay" should follow a past auxiliary to match the past reference. "Didn’t" is the only correct past auxiliary verb for "I" in this sentence.
Final Sentence: I didn’t pay too much attention to the stories.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.