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

He ___ before I could stop him.
A. runs
B. had run
C. ran
D. was running
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Past Perfect for action completed before another past action.

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Question #1
We ___ for the exam for months.
A. are preparing
B. have been preparing
C. prepare
D. prepared

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Duration up to now → Present Perfect Continuous.

This question belongs to: English Tenses
Question #2
He ___ to the office yet.
A. doesn't go
B. didn't go
C. hasn't gone
D. isn't going

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Present Perfect negative with 'yet'.

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Question #3
Perhaps she ___ the job.
A. will get
B. is getting
C. gets
D. got

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Uncertain future event → 'will'.

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