1. By the time the concert started, the audience <ins>had filled</ins> the entire hall.
2. Yesterday, Maria <ins>visited</ins> the museum and learned about ancient artifacts.
3. By tomorrow morning, he <ins>will have finished</ins> the report.
4. Tomorrow, I <ins>will finish</ins> the project that I started last week.
5. By the time the bus finally reached the trailhead this morning, the sky had cleared and the hikers were eager to start. Our guide explained the route and pointed out where the path narrowed near the creek. After the first mile, we stopped for water, and I realized I <u>left my map on the seat</u> of the bus.
6. Last Saturday, my cousin and I visited the city museum, which was offering free admission for one day only. We started in the ancient pottery exhibit, then moved upstairs to a gallery of modern murals. After two hours, we were tired but happy because we <u>see nearly every room on the main floor</u> before the doors closed at 5 p.m.
7. Earlier this week, I started reading a mystery novel that my friend recommended. Each night, I read a few chapters before bed, trying not to skip ahead. By last night, I <u>have guessed the identity of the thief</u>, but I kept reading to find out how the detective would prove it.
8. Every morning, the sun rises in the east.
9. Last night, I <ins>watched</ins> a fascinating documentary on marine life.
10. After the rain stopped, the sun <ins>came</ins> out and brightened the afternoon.
11. Next month, the committee will announce the results of the survey.
12. If she <ins>were</ins> here, she could help us with the presentation.
13. When we arrived at the party, everyone <ins>was dancing</ins> and enjoying the music.
14. If they <ins>had noticed</ins> the sign, they might have avoided the traffic.
15. They <ins>had finished</ins> the project before the deadline.
16. By next year, she <ins>will have completed</ins> her degree in biology.
17. By the end of the day, they <ins>will have completed</ins> the painting.
18. Once the play <ins>had ended</ins>, the audience gave a standing ovation.
19. If he <ins>had known</ins> about the meeting, he would have attended.
20. By the time the train arrives, we <ins>will have waited</ins> for over an hour.
21. When they <ins>arrive</ins> at the station, they will see the new train.
22. When she <ins>reached</ins> the top of the mountain, she felt a sense of accomplishment.
23. Which of these choices makes the sentence most grammatically acceptable?
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27. Which of these answer choices makes the sentence most grammatically acceptable?
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29. If you <ins>had told</ins> me earlier, I could have helped.
30. If the weather clears by Saturday, our hiking club will take the trail along the river. The forecast says it might rain, so we are packing ponchos just in case. We also agreed to leave early to avoid the afternoon heat. If it <ins>rained</ins>, we would switch to an indoor climbing gym instead.
Which choice makes the sentence most grammatically acceptable?
31. When the sun <ins>sets</ins>, the sky turns a brilliant shade of orange.
32. After she <ins>had finished</ins> her homework, she went out to play.
33. If you <ins>were</ins> there, you would understand the situation better.
34. Tonight, our class is hosting a fundraiser dinner, and we expect a large crowd. Right now, volunteers are arranging chairs, and the kitchen staff is preparing trays of food. The organizer promised that if more guests arrive than expected, we <u>served extra portions without running out</u> because a nearby restaurant offered to help.
35. In the interview, the scientist explained that her team studies how bees communicate. She said that, before the researchers installed cameras inside the hive, they relied mostly on brief outdoor observations. Once the cameras were in place, the team <u>records hundreds of hours of footage</u> and discovered patterns they had missed.
36. During the meeting, she <ins>was taking</ins> notes diligently.
37. By the time she arrives, the meeting <ins>will have started</ins>.
38. By the end of the semester, I <ins>will have read</ins> all the books on the list.
39. During last Saturday’s neighborhood cleanup, volunteers worked in small teams to collect litter along the creek. By noon, the group had filled dozens of bags, and the organizers announced that a local bakery would donate snacks. When the final tally was posted that evening, everyone was surprised by how much they had accomplished in just a few hours. One volunteer wrote in the shared log that <u>she brings extra gloves because several people forgot theirs</u>.
Which choice makes the sentence most grammatically acceptable?
40. By the end of the year, they <ins>will have traveled</ins> to five different countries.
41. She <ins>had run</ins> a marathon before, but this one was the most challenging.
42. By the time you read this, I <ins>will have left</ins> for the airport.
43. Before the storm <ins>struck</ins>, the town had prepared for the worst.