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Lcchang Posted 13 years ago
Grammar

sold/ had sold

The McKenzies almost ___________ their house for less than it was worth. A real estate agent helped them out.
(A) sold
(B) had sold
(C) were selling
(D) had being selling

I think both (A) and (B) are good answers. However, the answer key says it's (A).
  

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The position of 'almost' makes B unnatural.

  • The position of 'almost' makes B unnatural.
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The position of 'almost' makes B unnatural.
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How about " had almost sold"? Please advise.
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That would be possible.

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