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

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

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By the time the movie starts, we ___ our seats.
A. will take
B. take
C. will have taken
D. are taking

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Future Perfect.

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Question #2
By next year, she ___ her degree.
A. completed
B. completes
C. will complete
D. will have completed

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Future Perfect with 'by'.

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Question #3
I ___ never ___ a snake in the wild.
A. did, see
B. was, seeing
C. have, seen
D. had, seen

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
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