He ___ on the phone when I entered the room. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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He ___ on the phone when I entered the room.

A. talked

B. talks

C. talk

D. was talking

Answer: Option D

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Past Continuous for ongoing action interrupted by 'entered'.

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By the end of the month, she ___ the project.

A. is completing

B. completes

C. will complete

D. will have completed

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Future Perfect.

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Question #2

The film ___ when we entered the theatre.

A. had already begun

B. already began

C. has already begun

D. was already beginning

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Earlier start → Past Perfect.

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Question #3

He ___ a new car next week.

A. bought

B. is buying

C. buys

D. has bought

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Present Continuous for planned future.

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