Q
Medium 1 Mark
English Tenses
Which signal word most strongly indicates the Past Perfect Tense is needed?
Explanation
'By the time' indicates an action completed before another past event — the strongest signal for the past perfect.
Reference: English Grammar Guide , Page 7
Hint
By the time = past perfect in the clause describing the earlier action.
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