Question 38
HardOriginal questionChoose the correct form of the verb to fill the blank.
The building ______ when the earthquake struck, so no one was inside.
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer D
Correct answer: D
Explanation
The work was in progress at that moment, and the building received the action. That needs the past continuous passive: "was being built".
Worth noting
"Was still built" says the building was finished, which cannot be "still" going on. "Had been building" makes the building the builder.
- Concept
- The past continuous passive
- Typical timeTypical
- 30 s
- Your timeYours
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