By the time she arrived, we ___ for an hour. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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By the time she arrived, we ___ for an hour.

A. had been waiting

B. waited

C. were waiting

D. have waited

Answer: Option A

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Past Perfect Continuous.

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By the time the doctor arrived, the patient ___.

A. died

B. had died

C. dies

D. was dying

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Past Perfect for action completed before another past event.

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By the time she called, I ___ .

A. have left

B. had left

C. was leaving

D. left

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Action completed before her call → Past Perfect.

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If I ___ a bird, I would fly.

A. was

B. were

C. be

D. am

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Unreal condition → 'were'.

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