He ___ on the phone when the fire alarm rang. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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He ___ on the phone when the fire alarm rang.

A. has talked

B. talked

C. talks

D. was talking

Answer: Option D

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Interrupted past action.

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He ___ his homework. Don't disturb him.

A. is doing

B. does

C. do

D. done

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Action in progress → Present Continuous 'is doing'.

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She ___ never ___ to Paris.

A. has, been

B. was, going

C. have, been

D. did, go

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Experience up to now → Present Perfect; 'has been' with 'she'.

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She ___ a nap now. Shh!

A. is taking

B. takes

C. took

D. has taken

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Now → Present Continuous.

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