By the time the doctor came, the patient ___ . MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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By the time the doctor came, the patient ___ .

A. had died

B. dies

C. has died

D. died

Answer: Option A

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Earlier death → Past Perfect.

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If I ___ rich, I would travel the world.

A. am

B. were

C. been

D. was

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Second conditional: 'were' for unreal.

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She acts as though she ___ the boss.

A. has been

B. will be

C. were

D. is

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Unreal present after 'as though' → subjunctive 'were'.

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She ___ dinner when I called her.

A. cook

B. was cooking

C. is cooking

D. cooks

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Past Continuous for interrupted action; 'when I called' interrupts cooking.

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