Select the option that expresses the given sentence in past perfect tense.
A. The participants practised a lot for play.
B. The participants had practised a lot for play.
C. The participants had been practising a lot for play.
D. The participants were practising a lot for play.
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. B.
- The past perfect tense is used to indicate that an action was completed before another action or event took place in the past.
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"Had practised" indicates that the practice occurred before the participants started to play.