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Question:
After the clerk had laid the fabric on the table, Willa saw several small grease spots.
Answer:
The answer This compound verb is correctly formed. is correct.
Explanation:
The dependent clause describe the act of placing the bolt on the table and therefore the transitive form "had laid" is appropriate.
 

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