He ___ the news before I told him. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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He ___ the news before I told him.

A. had heard

B. was hearing

C. heard

D. hears

Answer: Option A

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Past Perfect for earlier action.

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I was tired because I ___ all day.

A. worked

B. had been working

C. was working

D. have been working

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Cause of past state: earlier continuous action → Past Perfect Continuous.

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The patient ___ before the ambulance arrived.

A. died

B. had died

C. was dying

D. has died

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Action completed before another past action → Past Perfect.

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I wish it ___ so hot today.

A. won't be

B. isn't

C. hasn't been

D. wasn't

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Wish about present state → past simple.

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