He ___ for the bus for 20 minutes before it came. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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He ___ for the bus for 20 minutes before it came.

A. waited

B. was waiting

C. had been waiting

D. has been waiting

Answer: Option C

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Duration before past event → Past Perfect Continuous.

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I ___ this phone for a week and it's working great.

A. use

B. used

C. have been using

D. am using

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Present Perfect Continuous with 'for' and present result.

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Question #2

He ___ while he was walking home.

A. fell

B. had fallen

C. has fallen

D. was falling

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Simple Past for a sudden event during an ongoing action.

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Question #3

He ___ to the gym at 6 a.m. every day.

A. is going

B. went

C. goes

D. go

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Simple Present for daily routine, 3rd person singular.

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