He ___ the message before he left. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

He ___ the message before he left.
A. was reading
B. read
C. has read
D. had read
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Earlier reading.

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Practice More Tenses Questions

Question #1
The train ___ at 5 p.m. tomorrow.
A. departed
B. will depart
C. departs
D. is departing

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Timetable → Simple Present.

This question belongs to: English Tenses
Question #2
We ___ the movie, so we knew the ending.
A. saw
B. have seen
C. had seen
D. were seeing

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Past Perfect for earlier experience.

This question belongs to: English Tenses
Question #3
I ___ for London tonight.
A. leaves
B. am leaving
C. left
D. leave

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Fixed future arrangement → Present Continuous 'am leaving'.

This question belongs to: English Tenses