I ________ the papers on the desk. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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I ________ the papers on the desk.

A. placed

B. laid

C. lied

D. lay

Answer: Option A

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

'Placed' is common; 'laid' also correct. Using 'placed'.

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No sooner ________ the door than the lights went out.

A. had I opened

B. I had opened

C. I opened

D. did I open

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'No sooner...than' takes past perfect with inversion after 'no sooner'.

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I ________ the clothes on the hanger and put it away.

A. hung

B. hang

C. hangs

D. hanged

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Correct Answer: Option A

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Hung.

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A. lied

B. laid

C. installed

D. lay

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Installed' or 'laid' both; 'laid' is correct too. Using 'installed' for variety.

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