Question

I tried my best. I couldn't pass the test. (Choose the best combination)

• A. I tried my best; still I wasn't pass the test
• B. I tried my best; still I couldn't pass the test
• C. I tried my best; still I won't pass the test
• D. I tried my best; still I wouldn't pass the test

Hint:

Use “still” to connect two contrasting ideas in the same tense, e.g., “I worked hard; still I failed.”

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Understanding the sentence.
The sentence shows a contrast between effort and result — the person tried hard but still failed to pass the test. Hence, the conjunction “still” (meaning ‘even then’) is appropriate.
Step 2: Tense consistency.
Both actions — trying and failing — happened in the past. Therefore, both verbs should remain in past tense.
Step 3: Analyzing the options.
- (a) wasn’t pass: Grammatically incorrect — “wasn’t pass” is not a valid structure.
- (b) couldn’t pass: Correct — both verbs “tried” and “couldn’t pass” are in past tense.
- (c) won’t pass: Future tense — incorrect.
- (d) wouldn’t pass: Conditional tense — not suitable here.
Step 4: Constructing the correct sentence.
The correct sentence is: “I tried my best; still I couldn’t pass the test.”
Step 5: Conclusion.
Hence, the best and grammatically correct combination is option (b).