that was the first time john ____a part in the play.用play 的什么形式?

题目

that was the first time john ____a part in the play.用play 的什么形式?

答案

固定搭配
it is the first time that 现在完成时（也可以用一般过去时）
it was the first time that 过去完成时
所以这题答案是 had played