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

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He ___ a book when I called him.

A. read

B. was reading

C. reads

D. has read

Answer: Option B

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Interrupted past action → Past Continuous.

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Question #1

My mother ___ dinner at present.

A. is preparing

B. prepares

C. prepare

D. prepared

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'at present' → Present Continuous; 'mother' (she) → 'is preparing'.

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Question #2

He ___ to London twice this year.

A. was going

B. has been

C. went

D. goes

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Present Perfect for experiences within an unfinished time period.

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Question #3

By next year, they ___ the construction.

A. will have completed

B. will complete

C. are completing

D. complete

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Deadline → Future Perfect.

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