He ___ the news by the time I called him. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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He ___ the news by the time I called him.

A. heard

B. had heard

C. has heard

D. was hearing

Answer: Option B

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Past Perfect.

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He told me that he ___ the job.

A. got

B. has got

C. was getting

D. had got

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Earlier getting in reported speech.

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We ___ for the test since last week.

A. are studying

B. study

C. studied

D. have been studying

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Duration from past to now → Present Perfect Continuous.

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The bus ___ at 9 a.m. tomorrow.

A. arrived

B. is arriving

C. arrives

D. will arrive

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Timetabled event → Simple Present.

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