He ___ a shower when the lights went off. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

He ___ a shower when the lights went off.
A. takes
B. was taking
C. took
D. take
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Past Continuous for action in progress interrupted by simple past event.

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Question #1
She ___ English for two years now.
A. has been learning
B. is learning
C. learned
D. learns

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Present Perfect Continuous with 'for'.

This question belongs to: English Tenses
Question #2
She ___ a new language this year.
A. was learning
B. is learning
C. learned
D. learns

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Present Continuous for an action happening around now.

This question belongs to: English Tenses
Question #3
She ___ the company for 20 years.
A. serves
B. has served
C. served
D. is serving

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Duration to present.

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