Question

Use the correct tense of the verb: Raja ______ SSLC in 2001.

• A. has passed
• B. had passed
• C. passed
• D. pass

Answer 1

Answer:

C. passed

• The phrase “in 2001” indicates a specific time in the past.

• For actions completed at a definite past time, we use the simple past tense → passed

❌ Why others are incorrect:

• has passed – present perfect is not used with a specific past time (like 2001)

• had passed – past perfect needs another past action for comparison

• pass – simple present is incorrect for past time