He ___ a speech when the microphone stopped working. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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He ___ a speech when the microphone stopped working.

A. has given

B. was giving

C. gives

D. gave

Answer: Option B

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Past Continuous for action in progress.

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Have you ever ___ sushi?

A. ate

B. eating

C. eat

D. eaten

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Present Perfect question about experience; 'Have you ever eaten'.

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Question #2

She ___ her keys, so she can't open the door.

A. lost

B. loses

C. has lost

D. was losing

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Present Perfect to show a past action with present result.

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Question #3

She ___ the piano for ten years when she won the competition.

A. played

B. had been playing

C. was playing

D. has been playing

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Past Perfect Continuous for duration before a past success.

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