From the options below, choose the one that best completes the given sentence.
Jones ____________ as a mechanic when he was young, but now he is a driver.
A. had been working B. used to work C. would work D. would have worked E. have worked
Correct Answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is B.
Explanation: The sentence "Jones ____________ as a mechanic when he was young, but now he is a driver" is about a past habit or state that was true for Jones but has changed over time.
- B. used to work best completes the sentence because "used to work" indicates a past habit or regular activity that Jones engaged in when he was younger.
Other options: - A. had been working: This implies an ongoing action in the past leading up to another past event, which is not needed here. - C. would work: This can be used for habitual actions, but "used to" is more commonly used for past states or habits. - D. would have worked: This implies a hypothetical situation and is not suitable for describing a past habit. - E. have worked: This is present perfect tense, which does not fit with the past context of the sentence.
Thus, "used to work" is the most appropriate choice.
