Question

Fill in the blanks with the correct option:
When I came to this city, I___anyone.

• A. haven't known
• B. didn't know
• C. wasn't knowing
• D. wouldn't knowing

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Correct Usage of the Past Simple Negative: "Didn't Know" 

Step 1: Understanding the Tense Requirement

The sentence refers to a past action at a specific point in time, which requires the past simple tense.

In negative sentences using the past simple, the auxiliary verb "did" is used, followed by the base form of the main verb.

Step 2: Choosing the Correct Verb Form

• "Didn't know": The correct past simple negative form using "didn't" + base form "know."
• Other options do not fit the structure and context of the sentence.

Step 3: Correct Usage

The correct sentence should be:

"He didn't know the answer to the question."

Final Answer:

Thus, the correct answer is (B) "didn't know."