Before they could reach the red carpet, the actors _________ the screaming fans.
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writingWhich choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
A
will have heard
B
heard
C
will be hearing
D
were hearing
Correct Answer: B
Choice B is the best answer. The sentence describes a completed event in the past. While the main clause mentions what they could do, the context implies the hearing happened before reaching the carpet. Simple past ("heard") fits the narrative context established by "could reach."