He ___ when the earthquake started. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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He ___ when the earthquake started.

A. slept

B. has slept

C. was sleeping

D. sleeps

Answer: Option C

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Past Continuous.

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He ___ down the road when he slipped.

A. was walking

B. walked

C. has walked

D. walks

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Ongoing action interrupted by slip → Past Continuous.

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I always ___ a glass of milk before bed.

A. drunk

B. drank

C. drinks

D. drink

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Simple Present; first person 'I' takes base form 'drink'.

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I ___ the task before lunch.

A. finished

B. had finished

C. have finished

D. was finishing

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Earlier completion.

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