Question

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option:
Julia _______________ our visit.

• A. hadn't been expecting
• B. was very surprised
• C. hadn't been to expect
• D. had expected for

Answer 1

The correct option is A hadn't been expecting

Option A: 'Hadn't been expecting' is in past perfect continuous tense and completes the given sentence in meaning and form. Hence option A is correct.

Option B: 'Was very surprised' is missing an element that can connect it with the rest of the sentence. The preposition 'upon' or 'on' would complete the phrase.

Option C: 'Hadn't been to expect' should not contain the infinitive form 'to expect'. The 'to + verb' form is not used as is in a sentence, when it has to function as a verb. (to + verb forms are used as nouns)

Option D: 'For' in 'had expected for' is not relevant to the phrase or the sentence. 'For' expresses a purpose, or 'the sake of'.

Hence options B, C and D are wrong.