He ___ ill for a week before he consulted a doctor. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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He ___ ill for a week before he consulted a doctor.

A. has been

B. is

C. was

D. had been

Answer: Option D

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State existing before another past action → Past Perfect.

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Question #1

She ___ a novel when I saw her in the library.

A. was reading

B. reads

C. read

D. has read

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Past Continuous at the moment of seeing.

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Question #2

He ___ the room before the meeting started.

A. cleaned

B. was cleaning

C. has cleaned

D. had cleaned

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Earlier cleaning.

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Question #3

She ___ in this city for five years.

A. is living

B. has been living

C. lives

D. lived

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Action started in past and still continuing → Present Perfect Continuous.

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