When I ____ (arrive) at the station, the train had already left.
Answer
arrived
The correct answer is arrived — Insert 'arrived' in the blank.
Step-by-step solution
- The clause begins with 'When', indicating a specific past event.
- The main clause uses past perfect ('had already left'), so the subordinate clause must be simple past.
- The correct past form of 'arrive' is 'arrived'.
- Insert 'arrived' in the blank.
Common mistake: Using 'had arrived' (past perfect) which is unnecessary with a 'when' clause.
Concept tested: Simple Past Tense
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