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. has been waiting

B. had been waiting

C. waited

D. was waiting

Answer: Option B

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Duration before past event → Past Perfect Continuous.

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Question #1

We ___ for the bus for 20 minutes now.

A. have been waiting

B. are waiting

C. wait

D. waited

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Duration to present.

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Question #2

I ___ here for three hours.

A. have been

B. was

C. am

D. had been

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Duration up to now → Present Perfect.

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Question #3

My uncle ___ in Mumbai.

A. lived

B. live

C. living

D. lives

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Permanent address; 'uncle' (he) → 'lives'.

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