In the story "If I Were You", the narrator recalls discovering an old journal in a dusty attic. Which of the following sentences correctly uses the past simple tense to describe this event?

Step-by-step solution

1. Identify the verb phrase in each sentence.
2. Check the tense: Past simple is used for actions completed at a definite time in the past.
3. "I found the diary yesterday." uses the past simple tense.
4. The other options use incorrect tenses for a past event.
5. Therefore, sentence A is correct.

Concept tested: past simple tense

Published 13 October 2026 · How this solution was prepared and checked