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

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By the time the police came, the thief ___.

A. has escaped

B. was escaping

C. escaped

D. had escaped

Answer: Option D

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Past Perfect for earlier action.

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She ___ to the mall this afternoon.

A. goes

B. went

C. has gone

D. is going

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Present Continuous for a future plan (or 'is going' as near future).

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Question #2

By the end of the day, I ___ all my tasks.

A. am finishing

B. will have finished

C. finish

D. will finish

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Future Perfect.

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Question #3

By the end of the day, I ___ all the emails.

A. have answered

B. will answer

C. answered

D. will have answered

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Future Perfect with 'by'.

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