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Anonymous Posted 12 years ago
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I couldn't answer the phone because I ________ a shower when you called.

(A)
took

(B)
had taken

(C)
take

(D)
was taking
  

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What's your guess? We can explain if you are wrong or congratulate you if you're right.
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Anonymouswas taking
Fourteen months later, congratulations!

CJ
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The word have could be used instead of "take".
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AnonymousThe word have could be used instead of "take".
Yes, in the proper form: was having.
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Well, I always take a shower (though I do put it back when I'm finished).

Besides, "have" wasn't in any of the answer choices!

CJ
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anonymous I couldn't answer the phone because I ________ a shower when you called.
(A)
took
(B)
had taken
(C)
take
(D)
was taking
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anonymous I couldn't answer the phone because I ______took__ a shower when you called.
(A)
took
(B)
had taken
(C)
take
(D)
was taking
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