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apt comparison refers to a sensible comparison. This comparison compares two
different objects but uses appropriate way of comparing the two. Apt is
suitable for circumstances purpose. Apt came from the Latin word Aptus which
means fitting, or suitable. Thus, apt comparison is like comparing to object or
matter that is completely different but appears like they are likely the same
or appropriate.
Adverb of apt => aptly
noun of apt => aptness
Synonyms of apt:
=> liable
=> adaptable
=> relevant
=> likely
=> particularly appropriate.
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Answer: By the time they came, we had finished our dinner.
Came is past tense, so I would assume it would be had finished
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