He said that the earth ___ round. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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He said that the earth ___ round.

A. had been

B. was

C. is

D. will be

Answer: Option C

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Universal truth → present tense retained.

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Question #1

He ___ at the station when I saw him.

A. has waited

B. waits

C. was waiting

D. waited

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Past Continuous for action in progress at a past moment.

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Question #2

I ___ my work before he came.

A. have done

B. had done

C. do

D. did

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Earlier action → Past Perfect.

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Question #3

She ___ to the gym every morning.

A. go

B. going

C. goes

D. gone

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Simple Present tense, third person singular 'She' requires 'goes'.

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