9 The academic term was coming to its end and Kate decided to arrange a party to celebrate the coming holidays. To be frank, there ______ one more reason for the party. (BE)

The academic term was coming to its end and Kate decided to arrange a party to celebrate the coming holidays. To be frank, there was one more reason for the party. Объяснение: Здесь нужно использовать Past Simple, так как речь идет о факте в прошлом.