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Choose the answer which best rewords the italicized portion. If you think the original wording is best, choose option A.

He plans the attack on Pearl Harbor with considerable care and trained his men extensively.
  1. He plans the attack
  2. He planned the attack
  3. He is planning the attack
  4. He will plan the attack
Explanation
Answer: B - The best choice is “He planned the attack”

Since this event already occurred, the past tense form of the verb “plan” can properly complete this sentence. “Plans,” “is planning,” and “will plan” indicate present and future tenses. “Planned” is the past tense form.
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