Narrative tenses - PART 2

In the 19th century, architects _______ grand Victorian mansions adorned with intricate woodwork, many of which have been lovingly restored to their former glory.

• designed

• have designed

• had designed

• used to design

The ancient Romans constructed the Colosseum in Rome over two thousand years ago, and it __________ one of the most iconic symbols of their civilization.

• would remain

• has remained

• had been remaining

• remained

While the architect _________ the blueprints, the construction workers laid the foundation for the new skyscraper.

• used to sketch

• was sketching

• sketched

• had sketched

The team of architects _____________ historical precedents while they were designing the new museum wing.

• researched

• had researched

• would research

• has researched

The architect _________ that the building's foundation was unstable, but the construction had already progressed too far to make significant changes.

• discovered

• has discovered

• would discover

• was discovering

When the renovation project began, the historical society _____________ the plans for preserving the building's original features.

• already approved

• used to already approve

• had already approved

• had already been approving

The architects had been designing the new city skyline for months before they __________ the plans.

• finalized

• have finalized

• have been finalizing

The contractors ___________ the site for archaeological artifacts when they uncovered ancient ruins.

• excavating

• had excavated

• had been excavating

• used to exacate

The architect has been overseeing the construction of the new office building for the past six months, ensuring that every detail ________ the client's specifications.

• met

• used to meet

• have met

• was meeting

The city council _________ proposals for the urban redevelopment project, while residents expressed their concerns about preserving the neighborhood's character.

• reviewed

• was reviewing

• has been reviewing

• usted to review