Question

It is high time, we ____ home.

a. return b. returned c. have returned d. will return​

Answer 1

It is high time, we returned home.

The correct option is (b) returned.

How to form sentences using a past tense verb?

• Simple sentences are sentences having a single subject, verb, and sometimes an object in them forming an independent clause.
• In simple forms, regular verbs end in -ed to form their past tense verb.
• The given sentence is referring to a present moment and also indicates that something should already be done.
• So, in the given sentence, it is clear that it follows a format of 'It is high time + subject + verb', so the verb here must be in the past form.
• The words like 'it is about time', 'it is time', and 'it is high time' must be followed by the past tense verb.
• The verb given here is 'return', it is the basic form. The words 'returned', 'have returned', and 'will return' indicates the past verb form, past perfect verb form, and the future verb form respectively.

Therefore, the correct verb form to the given sentence is (b) returned.

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