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Standard English ConventionsEasy–MediumCorrect verb form after 'did'

Standard English Conventions practice question

The inspector did not ____ the second floor until the following week.

Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?

  1. A. visitCorrect
  2. B. visited
  3. C. visits
  4. D. visiting

Answer: A. visit

After 'did not', the base form: 'did not visit'.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. visited
'Did not visited' doubles the past marking.
C. visits
'Did not visits' is not a form.
D. visiting
'Did not visiting' is not a form.

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