Read the sentence. The British government _____ to prevent the American colonies from printing their own money. What is the past perfect progressive tense of the verb “try”?

1 was trying

2 has been trying

3 will have been trying

4 had been trying

Verified Answer :

I think the correct answer from the choices listed above is option D. The past perfect progressive tense of the verb “try” is "had been trying. "

The British government had been trying to prevent the American colonies from printing their own money.

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Answer:

had been trying

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