He ___ on the phone when I walked in. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

He ___ on the phone when I walked in.
A. was talking
B. has talked
C. talks
D. talked
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Past Continuous at a past moment.

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She ___ a teacher before she became a writer.
A. has been
B. was
C. is
D. had been

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
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A. had heard
B. heard
C. was hearing
D. has heard

Correct Answer: Option B


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A. lived
B. are living
C. have been living
D. live

Correct Answer: Option C


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