The Great Fire of London was a major conflagration that swept through the central parts of the city. In September 1666, the fire ______ in a bakery on Pudding Lane and raged for three days, destroying over 13,000 houses.
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readingWhich choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
A
starts
B
will start
C
has started
D
started
Correct Answer: D
Choice D is the best answer. The event happened at a specific time in the past ("In September 1666"). The simple past tense "started" is correct.