It was the first time I .............. ever ................. a marathon.
Understand the Problem
The question asks to fill in the blanks with the correct verb forms in the context of a sentence about running a marathon for the first time. It is testing the understanding of verb tenses in English.
Answer
had ever run
The final answer is 'had ever run'.
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is 'had ever run'.
More Information
The past perfect tense 'had run' is used to show that running a marathon was an experience that had not occurred before a certain time in the past.
Tips
Common mistake is using the simple past or present when the past perfect tense is needed for 'first time' experiences.
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