In the 1904 Tour de France, a cyclist _________ a train for part of the route to gain an advantage. Originally successful, he was later disqualified when officials discovered his deception.
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writingWhich choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
A
takes
B
took
C
is taking
D
was taken by
Correct Answer: B
Choice B is the best answer. The sentence describes a completed action in the past (1904). The simple past tense "took" is consistent with the narrative context.