Question

Choose the correct phrase from the given options to complete the sentence.
The moment they saw me, they _______.

• A. Are delighted
• B. Had delighted
• C. Were delighted
• D. Have been delighted

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Were delighted

Option C is the correct answer. The sentence is in simple past tense. therefore, the following verb will also be in the same tense. Option A is in the simple present tense. Option B is semantically wrong without the presence of a be verb. Option D is in the present perfect tense. Thus, options A,B and D are all incorrect.