Question

The train ________ before I reached the station.

• A. left
• B. has left
• C. had left
• D. was leaving

Hint:

Earlier action = Had + V3; Later action = V2 (Simple Past).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Concept
Use of Past Perfect tense for two actions in the past.
Step 2: Analysis
When two actions happen in the past, the one that happened first takes the Past Perfect (had + V3), and the second takes Simple Past.
Step 3: Conclusion
The train left first, then I reached; therefore, "had left" is correct.
Final Answer: (C)