Question

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option.
He sometimes wishes he _________ a computer.

• A. doesn't touch
• B. will not touch
• C. had never touched
• D. has never touched

Answer 1

The correct option is C had never touched

The sentence indicates that the subject is wishing that he did or didn't carry out an action that relates to a computer. Since this action is already a part of subject's past, it is an action that was carried out in the past. Thus, the answer must be in the past tense.

Option A is incorrect. 'doesn't touch' is in the simple present tense and not past tense. Thus, it does not indicate that the action was carried out in the past. Therefore, it is incorrect.

Option B is incorrect. 'will not touch' is in the simple future tense and not past tense. Thus, it does not indicate that the action was carried out in the past. Therefore, it is incorrect.

Option C is correct. 'had never touched' is in the past perfect tense. Thus, it indicates that the action was carried out in the past and is complete with respect to the past. Thus, it has the correct tense and is the correct answer.

Option D is incorrect. 'has never touched' is in the present perfect tense and not past tense. Thus, it does not indicate that the action was carried out in the past. Therefore, it is incorrect.