From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
Whenever the baby cried, the mother...........
A
sighs
B
will sigh
C
shall sigh
D
sighed
Verified Correct Answer: D.
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
When a past tense is used in the main clause, it should be repeated in the subordinate clause. This is one of the rules of the sequences of tense. The clause: "Whenever the baby cried" is in the past tense (cried). The verb in the second clause "the mother ___" should also be in the past tense (sighed).
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #23767)