He ___ in the queue for an hour when the window closed. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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He ___ in the queue for an hour when the window closed.

A. has been standing

B. had been standing

C. was standing

D. stood

Answer: Option B

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Duration before closure → Past Perfect Continuous.

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Question #1

We ___ the movie, so we knew the ending.

A. had seen

B. have seen

C. saw

D. were seeing

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Past Perfect for earlier experience.

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Question #2

I ___ a mistake and I'm sorry.

A. make

B. have made

C. was making

D. made

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Present apology for recent mistake → Present Perfect.

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Question #3

I ___ this book for a week, and I'm almost done.

A. am reading

B. was reading

C. have been reading

D. read

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Present Perfect Continuous for ongoing activity with duration.

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