Question

Choose the option that best corrects the sentence at the underlined point:

We met for coffee, but he never spoke about his family.

• A. did not
• B. neither
• C. did
• D. NO CHANGE

Answer 1

The correct option is A did not

The phrase 'did not' is used in sentences where there is a clear indication to the time of the event. In the given sentence, they had met for coffee. Thus, to indicate the time when he didn't discuss his family at all, 'did not' is used.

It is true that he did not speak about his family when they met for coffee. Neither is used before the first of the two alternatives to indicate that they each are untrue. Hence, option B is incorrect.

The use of the conjunction 'but' means that a clause contrasting with what has already been mentioned is being introduced. Hence, 'did' can't be used here so option C is incorrect.

Option D will also be incorrect as 'never' is used to talk about things not done at any time in your life which is not the case here.

Therefore, the answer is option A.