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. burns

B. had burned

C. burned

D. has burned

Answer: Option B

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Action completed before another past event → Past Perfect.

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She ___ a cake and it smells delicious.

A. bakes

B. is baking

C. has baked

D. baked

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Recently completed with present evidence.

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Question #2

We ___ the work by 9 p.m. tonight.

A. will have finished

B. will finish

C. are finishing

D. finish

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Future Perfect.

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Question #3

We ___ the garden for hours and it looks beautiful.

A. are tending

B. tend

C. have been tending

D. tended

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Duration with present result.

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