He ___ the newspaper when the phone rang. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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He ___ the newspaper when the phone rang.

A. reads

B. was reading

C. read

D. has read

Answer: Option B

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Past Continuous interrupted.

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We ___ the documents since morning.

A. have been checking

B. checked

C. check

D. are checking

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Duration.

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He ___ for you for two hours.

A. has been waiting

B. waited

C. waits

D. is waiting

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Duration up to now → Present Perfect Continuous.

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They ___ the match by 7 p.m. tomorrow.

A. play

B. played

C. will play

D. will have played

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Future Perfect.

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