0
Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

One gap, one problem

Which answer (and why) is correct?

A: You missed a fantastic intro to this video game.
B: It's a shame I _______ on time.

a) hadn't been
b) wasn't
c) am not

d) haven't been

Thank you.
  

Top answer

Hi - you need to give your answer first. Why would you think a would work? Why would you think b would work?

— BarbaraPA

  • Hi - you need to give your answer first.
  • Why would you think a would work?
  • Why would you think b would work?
  • etc.
  • Or, why could you rule out a?
Free · every Monday

Get the Weekly English Kit 📬

New words, one handy idiom, and a 2-minute quiz — delivered to your inbox to keep your streak alive.

4 Answers
0
Hi - you need to give your answer first.

Why would you think a would work? Why would you think b would work? etc. Or, why could you rule out a? Why could you rule out b? etc.
0
0
0
I think a (American English?) or d (British English?).
0
0
Neither A nor D would be correct on either side of the Atlantic in this dialog.

The possibility of being on time is past.
0

Related Questions