By the time she arrived, we ___ for two hours. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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By the time she arrived, we ___ for two hours.

A. have waited

B. had been waiting

C. were waiting

D. waited

Answer: Option B

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Past Perfect Continuous for duration up to a past point.

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He ___ a new job, so he's very happy.

A. was getting

B. gets

C. has got

D. got

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Present Perfect for recent event with present result.

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Question #2

He said that he ___ his work.

A. was finishing

B. had finished

C. finished

D. has finished

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Past action in reported speech → Past Perfect.

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Question #3

I ___ a new job next month.

A. started

B. have started

C. start

D. am starting

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Present Continuous for planned future.

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