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. reads

D. was reading

Answer: Option D

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Interrupted past action → Past Continuous.

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If he were here, he ___ us.

A. helps

B. would help

C. helped

D. will help

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Second conditional.

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Question #2

We ___ the project by the end of this month.

A. complete

B. will have completed

C. will complete

D. completed

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Future Perfect.

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Question #3

He ___ for five years before he got promoted.

A. was working

B. had worked

C. worked

D. has worked

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Past Perfect with 'for' to show duration before a past event.

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