He ___ in the queue for hours before he got the ticket. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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He ___ in the queue for hours before he got the ticket.

A. has been standing

B. was standing

C. stood

D. had been standing

Answer: Option D

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Duration before a past achievement → Past Perfect Continuous.

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I ___ this laptop for three years; it's time for a new one.

A. have

B. have had

C. had

D. was having

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Present Perfect.

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He walked as if he ___ drunk.

A. is

B. had been

C. was

D. were

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Correct Answer: Option D

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As if + unreal present → subjunctive 'were'.

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She ___ the letter and posted it.

A. wrote

B. was writing

C. had written

D. has written

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Writing before posting.

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