He ___ the book for two hours and is still reading. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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He ___ the book for two hours and is still reading.

A. read

B. was reading

C. has been reading

D. reads

Answer: Option C

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Duration of action continuing into present → Present Perfect Continuous.

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Question #1

He ___ the project before the boss came.

A. had completed

B. has completed

C. completed

D. was completing

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Earlier action → Past Perfect.

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Question #2

I ___ him for a long time.

A. don't see

B. wasn't seeing

C. haven't seen

D. didn't see

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Present Perfect with 'for' for a state up to now.

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Question #3

When I got to the party, everyone ___.

A. had danced

B. danced

C. dances

D. was dancing

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Correct Answer: Option D

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

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