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

He ___ a book when I entered.
A. was reading
B. has read
C. reads
D. read
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Past Continuous.

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Question #1
We ___ the room for two hours.
A. paint
B. painted
C. are painting
D. have been painting

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Duration up to now → Present Perfect Continuous.

This question belongs to: English Tenses
Question #2
I ___ the letter before she arrived.
A. had posted
B. have posted
C. was posting
D. posted

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Earlier posting → Past Perfect.

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Question #3
She ___ her task and is free now.
A. completes
B. has completed
C. was completing
D. completed

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Completed action with present result → Present Perfect.

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