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    Question

    Each question below has two blanks, each blank indicating that something has been omitted. Choose the set of words for each blank that best fits the meaning of the sentence as whole.

    I opened the bag and packed the boots in; and then,

    just as I was ______ to close it, a horrible idea ________ to me.  
    A go, occur Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B go, occurring Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C gone, occur Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D going, occurred Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E gone, occurring Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Since OPENED, PACKED are used, OCCURRED will be used in the second blank. The tense of the verb in each clause is chosen to convey the intended meaning. The past continuous tense expresses an unfinished or incomplete action in the past. Here the BAG was not closed, the author was GOING to close the bag thus, in this part of the sentence, and GOING will be used.  

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