Entry Exam Category: College Admission Exams
Course: Texas Success Initiative Assessment 2.0
Exam: TSIA2 Reading and Writing Practice Test 2
Practice Question
Extract
Fill in the blank with the word or phrase that makes the text below grammatically correct.
Despite the difficulties he had encountered, the mountain climber had no fear when it ________ to high mountains.
Answer Choices
- A: comes
- B: came
- C: has come
- D: had come
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The main clause ("the mountain climber had no fear") is in the past tense. The subordinate clause ("when it came...") should also be in the past tense for consistency.