He ___ in this school for five years before he retired. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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He ___ in this school for five years before he retired.

A. has taught

B. taught

C. had taught

D. was teaching

Answer: Option C

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Duration before a past event (retirement) → Past Perfect.

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___ this train go to Delhi?

A. Has

B. Does

C. Do

D. Is

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Simple Present question; 'this train' (it) → 'Does'.

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Question #2

How ___ you go to the office?

A. do

B. does

C. have

D. are

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Correct Answer: Option A

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Simple Present question with 'you' requires 'do'.

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Question #3

He said that he ___ my brother the previous day.

A. meets

B. has met

C. met

D. had met

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Past simple with 'previous day' changes to past perfect.

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