I ________ my keys, so I had to call a locksmith. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

I ________ my keys, so I had to call a locksmith.
A. had lost
B. have lost
C. lost
D. was losing
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Past perfect for the reason in the past; losing happened before calling.

This question belongs to: English Verbs
Request complete Subject PDF

Discuss this Question (0)

No comments yet. Be the first to start the discussion!

Practice More Verbs Questions

Question #1
He used to ________ a heavy smoker.
A. being
B. is
C. been
D. be

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Used to + base verb.

This question belongs to: English Verbs
Question #2
The police ________ the area now.
A. are patrolling
B. is patrolling
C. patrol
D. patrols

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'Police' is plural, so 'are patrolling'.

This question belongs to: English Verbs
Question #3
The project ________ on time if they had worked harder.
A. would have been completed
B. would be completed
C. will be completed
D. would complete

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Third conditional passive: would have been + past participle.

This question belongs to: English Verbs