Question

Which of the phrase given below the sentence should replace the word/phrase given in underline in the sentence to make it grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is given and no correction is required, select 'No correction required' as the answer.
When I receive the letter, the date for the interview was already over.

• A. I received the letter
• B. the letter I had received
• C. I had to receive letter
• D. I was receiving
• E. No correction required

Answer 1

The correct option is A I received the letter

The sentence is in past tense. So, 'receive' should be replaced by 'received'.
E.g. When I called the department, the clerk was laready home.