Question

In the mentioned sentence, three possible substitutions are given for the underlined part. Choose the option that is better than the underlined part.
I don't remember exactly when did I go to Simla

• A. When I did go
• B. When I was going
• C. When I went
• D. No improvement

Answer 1

The correct option is C When I went

Let’s examine the sentence: “I don't remember exactly when did I go to Simla.” The subordinate clause of the sentence, “when did I go to Simla,” is in simple past tense. So, it requires a verb of simple past tense. The past tense form of the verb ‘go’ is went.’ Hence, we can simply use ‘went’ in place of ‘did go’ in the subordinate clause to improve the sentence. Hence, the improved sentence would be, “I don't remember exactly when I went to Simla.” Hence, Option C is the correct answer.