Direction: In these questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four alternatives.
At one time, Mr. Nigel ........... . this supermarket

Options

A. 1) was owing
B. 2) used to own
C. 3) had owned
D. 4) owned

Answer

A

Explanation

at one time (Idiom) : at a period or moment in the Past. So,
Simple Past Tense-owned is the right usage.