He ___ a newspaper when I saw him. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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He ___ a newspaper when I saw him.

A. was reading

B. read

C. reads

D. has read

Answer: Option A

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Past Continuous at a past moment.

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He told me that he ___ the keys.

A. was finding

B. has found

C. had found

D. found

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Reported earlier finding.

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Question #2

I wish I ___ to the party last night.

A. went

B. go

C. have gone

D. had gone

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Wish about past → past perfect.

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Question #3

She ___ when I knocked.

A. was meditating

B. meditates

C. has meditated

D. meditated

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Past Continuous.

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