He ___ before I could stop him. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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He ___ before I could stop him.

A. ran

B. had run

C. was running

D. runs

Answer: Option B

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Past Perfect for action completed before another past action.

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Question #1

He ___ the guitar all evening.

A. played

B. has been playing

C. plays

D. is playing

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Activity continuing until now → Present Perfect Continuous.

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Question #2

She acts as though she ___ the boss.

A. were

B. has been

C. will be

D. is

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Unreal present after 'as though' → subjunctive 'were'.

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Question #3

When I looked out, it ___ raining.

A. has stopped

B. stops

C. had stopped

D. stopped

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Raining ceased before the looking → Past Perfect.

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