By the time the police arrived, the thief ___ . MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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By the time the police arrived, the thief ___ .

A. had run

B. ran

C. has run

D. was running

Answer: Option A

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Earlier escape → Past Perfect.

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She ___ her pen, so I lent her mine.

A. loses

B. was losing

C. lost

D. had lost

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Past Perfect to show the earlier action.

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Question #2

I ___ that movie, I saw it last week.

A. have already seen

B. already see

C. was already seeing

D. already saw

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Present Perfect with 'already' for experience.

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Question #3

By next year, they ___ the construction.

A. will complete

B. will have completed

C. complete

D. are completing

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Deadline → Future Perfect.

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