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

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He ___ when the fire started.

A. was working

B. worked

C. has worked

D. works

Answer: Option A

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Past Continuous.

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We ___ for you for over an hour.

A. are waiting

B. have been waiting

C. waited

D. wait

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Duration up to now → Present Perfect Continuous.

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By the time he retires, he ___ 40 years of service.

A. completes

B. will complete

C. will have completed

D. is completing

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Future Perfect.

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She walked as if she ___ in pain.

A. had been

B. were

C. is

D. was

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
As if with unreal present (past subjunctive) → 'were'.

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