Question : Directions: In the following question, a sentence is given with a blank that is to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested; choose the correct alternative out of them as your answer.

As soon as he got the telegram, he ______ in a taxi.

Option 1: would have left

Option 2: left

Option 3: had left

Option 4: has left


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Answer (1)
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Correct Answer: left


Solution : The correct choice is the second option.

Explanation:

Left: It is in the past simple tense, indicating that the action of leaving occurred immediately after he received the telegram, which is the intended meaning of the sentence.

So, the sentence would be: "As soon as he got the telegram, he left in a taxi."

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