Select the correct form of the past tense to fill in the blank.
I ______ a headache earlier, but I feel fine now.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. had.
Context: The sentence talks about a condition that existed in the past but no longer exists now.
Meaning of the words:
Was having: Past continuous tense; indicates an ongoing action in the past but awkward for states like a headache.
Had: Simple past; used to indicate a completed action or state in the past.
Have: Present tense; incorrect as the sentence refers to an earlier (past) time.
Am having: Present continuous; not suitable as the headache is no longer present.
Correct word: Had
Reason: "Had" is appropriate to describe a past condition that has ended.
Final Sentence: I had a headache earlier, but I feel fine now.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.