By the time the bell rang, they ___ the test. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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By the time the bell rang, they ___ the test.

A. had finished

B. have finished

C. finished

D. were finishing

Answer: Option A

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Past Perfect.

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They ___ the house for months before they sold it.

A. had been renovating

B. were renovating

C. renovated

D. have been renovating

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Ongoing renovation before sale → Past Perfect Continuous.

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They ___ the room when the teacher entered.

A. were cleaning

B. have cleaned

C. cleaned

D. clean

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Past Continuous at a past moment.

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We ___ for the exams this month.

A. prepare

B. are preparing

C. prepared

D. prepares

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Ongoing activity around present time → Present Continuous.

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