Question

(b) The whole household (had been/was/were) in a state of agitation. Every part of the
chateau (had been searched/was searched/searched). The grounds (explored/were
explored/explore). Not a trace of the missing lady (was discovered/discovered/could be
discovered). The morning (was passed/passed/were passed) in alarm and excitement. It
(was/is) now one o'clock and still no tidings. I (ran/run/was running) up to Rumky's
room and (found/founded/had found) her standing at her dressing table. I (cannot/could
not/can) believe my eyes. Her face began to (express/were expressing/expressed)
extreme fear.​

Answer 1

Answer:

now one o'clock and still no tidings. I (ran/run/was running) up to Rumky's

Answer 2

Answer:

now one O clock is ticking