Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Despite facing numerous challenges, the team successfully _________________ the project ahead of schedule.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. completed.
Context: The sentence refers to a past action — the team faced challenges but still finished the project ahead of schedule. Hence, the simple past tense is required.
Meaning of the options:
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Will be completed – future passive, incorrect as the action is already finished.
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Completed – simple past, correct because it indicates the project was finished successfully.
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Has been completed – present perfect passive, not suitable since the subject 'the team' is active.
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Had completed – past perfect, unnecessary because no second past action is being compared.
Correct word: Completed, because the sentence describes a finished action in the past.
Final Sentence: Despite facing numerous challenges, the team successfully completed the project ahead of schedule.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.