By the time the fire brigade arrived, the house ___ down. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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By the time the fire brigade arrived, the house ___ down.

A. has burned

B. burns

C. had burned

D. burned

Answer: Option C

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Action completed before another past event → Past Perfect.

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He ___ for the bus for 20 minutes before it came.

A. waited

B. had been waiting

C. was waiting

D. has been waiting

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Duration before past event → Past Perfect Continuous.

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Question #2

They ___ in this city for 20 years.

A. have been living

B. are living

C. lived

D. live

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Duration to present → Present Perfect Continuous.

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She ___ the project by the end of this month.

A. will have completed

B. will complete

C. is completing

D. completes

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Deadline → Future Perfect.

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