I ___ dinner when you called, so I couldn't answer. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

I ___ dinner when you called, so I couldn't answer.
A. had
B. have
C. was having
D. have had
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Past Continuous for ongoing action.

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A. met
B. meets
C. had met
D. has met

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
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A. was writing
B. had written
C. writes
D. has written

Correct Answer: Option B


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A. learns
B. is learning
C. learned
D. has learned

Correct Answer: Option B


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