Sentence Improvement - Verbal and Reasoning

Directions to SolveIn questions given below, a part of the sentence isitalicised and underlined. Below are given alternatives to the italicised part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, option 'D' is the answer.
Q1:

Not a word they spoke to the unfortunate wife about it

A did they speak

B they will speak

C they had spoken

D No improvement

ANS:A - did they speak

No answer description is available.