I ___ a book at 8 p.m. yesterday. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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I ___ a book at 8 p.m. yesterday.

A. was reading

B. am reading

C. have read

D. read

Answer: Option A

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Action in progress at specific past time → Past Continuous.

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I ___ him for a long time now.

A. don't see

B. didn't see

C. hadn't seen

D. haven't seen

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
From past to present → Present Perfect.

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A. has decorated

B. decorated

C. was decorating

D. had decorated

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Earlier decoration.

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A. took

B. were taking

C. have taken

D. take

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Past Continuous.

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