He ___ the bell before I could open the door. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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He ___ the bell before I could open the door.

A. was ringing

B. rang

C. has rung

D. had rung

Answer: Option D

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Earlier ringing → Past Perfect.

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They ___ for the exam all week.

A. are revising

B. revised

C. have been revising

D. revise

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Present Perfect Continuous with 'all week'.

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Question #2

He told me that he ___ the next day.

A. came

B. comes

C. would come

D. will come

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Will' → 'would' in reported speech.

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Question #3

We ___ each other since childhood.

A. have known

B. are knowing

C. know

D. knew

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Present Perfect with 'since'.

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