He ___ a book when I called him. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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He ___ a book when I called him.

A. has read

B. read

C. was reading

D. reads

Answer: Option C

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Interrupted past action → Past Continuous.

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Question #1

She asked me where I ___ .

A. am going

B. will go

C. have gone

D. was going

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Indirect speech → past continuous.

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Question #2

If he ___ earlier, he would not have missed the bus.

A. leaves

B. left

C. would leave

D. had left

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Third conditional: if + past perfect.

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Question #3

She ___ now. Please call later.

A. slept

B. has slept

C. is sleeping

D. sleeps

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Now → Present Continuous.

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