I ___ the letter before the post office closed. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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I ___ the letter before the post office closed.

A. post

B. had posted

C. posted

D. was posting

Answer: Option B

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Past Perfect for action done before another past event.

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Question #1

We ___ the same car for 10 years.

A. owned

B. own

C. have been owning

D. are owning

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Stative verb 'own' can be used in perfect continuous to emphasise duration. Alternatively, 'have owned' is also possible, but 'have been owning' is acceptable in informal contexts. (Best answer here: C)

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Question #2

She ___ her wallet and had to borrow money.

A. had forgotten

B. was forgetting

C. has forgotten

D. forgot

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Earlier forgetting → Past Perfect.

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Question #3

He ___ never ___ to a foreign country.

A. was, being

B. did, be

C. has, been

D. had, been

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Present Perfect for life experience.

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