From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:
My mother remarked that it was high time we..........preparing supper.
My mother remarked that it was high time we..........preparing supper.
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Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
My mother remarked that it was high time we started preparing supper.
It's (high) time; past subjunctive expresses that something should be done and that it is already a bit late. As for the structure, it is followed by a subject with a past tense
My mother remarked that it was high time we started preparing supper.
It's (high) time; past subjunctive expresses that something should be done and that it is already a bit late. As for the structure, it is followed by a subject with a past tense