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

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He ___ a novel when I saw him.

A. has read

B. read

C. reads

D. was reading

Answer: Option D

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Past Continuous for an action in progress at a specific past moment.

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I ___ the answer before the teacher explained.

A. was knowing

B. knew

C. have known

D. had known

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Earlier knowledge.

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When you come back, I ___ the house.

A. am cleaning

B. clean

C. will have cleaned

D. will clean

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Completion before your return → Future Perfect.

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Question #3

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If I see him, I ___ him the message.

A. gave

B. will give

C. give

D. would give

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
First conditional.

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