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).
Top answer
The position of 'almost' makes B unnatural.
— Fivejedjon
The position of 'almost' makes B unnatural.
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