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When did the ironmaster realise his mistake?

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The ironmaster realised his mistake the next day when the peddler turned up at breakfast. The valet had bathed the peddler, cut his hair, shaved him and given him clothes. The ironmaster realised that he had been deceived in recognising the person because of the reflection of the furnace, the previous night.
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  • He ___ his mistake

    A
    1) understood
    B
    2) solved
    C
    3) finished
    D
    4) realised

  • He had barely spoken the words when he realised his mistake.

    A
    barely speak the words that
    B
    No substitution
    C
    barely spoken the words than
    D
    barely spoke the words when

  • Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment. If no substitution is required select "No substitution.. He had barely spoken the words when he realised his mistake.

    A
    barely speak the words that
    B
    No substitution
    C
    barely spoken the words than
    D
    barely spoke the words when

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