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Question 91 Discuss
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They ______ in this house for five years before they moved.

A
lived
B
have lived
C
had been living
D
are living

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

An action ongoing up to a certain point in the past requires Past Perfect Continuous.
Question 92 Discuss
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I wish I ______ more attention in class yesterday.

A
paid
B
had paid
C
have paid
D
would pay

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

A wish about a past unfulfilled condition takes the Past Perfect tense.
Question 93 Discuss
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He ______ his homework when the lights went out.

A
did
B
is doing
C
was doing
D
has done

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Past Continuous indicates an action that was in progress when interrupted.
Question 94 Discuss
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Identify the error: The train left before he reached the station.

A
The train
B
left
C
before he
D
reached the station

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

The earlier action must be in Past Perfect. It should be 'had left'.
Question 95 Discuss
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By 8 PM tonight, I ______ cooking dinner.

A
finish
B
will finish
C
will have finished
D
finished

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

'By + specific future time' requires Future Perfect.
Question 96 Discuss
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She ______ English fluently.

A
is speaking
B
speaks
C
has spoken
D
speaking

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

General abilities or facts are stated in the Simple Present tense.
Question 97 Discuss
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If you ______ me, I will come to the party.

A
invite
B
invited
C
will invite
D
had invited

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

Type 1 conditional: if + Simple Present, main clause + Simple Future.
Question 98 Discuss
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I ______ him since 2010.

A
knew
B
know
C
have known
D
am knowing

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

With 'since', stative verbs take the Present Perfect tense.
Question 99 Discuss
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Identify the error: I am having a large family.

A
I am
B
having
C
a large
D
family

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

When 'have' indicates possession, it cannot be continuous. It should be 'I have'.
Question 100 Discuss
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The sun ______ in the east.

A
rose
B
is rising
C
rises
D
has risen

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Universal facts are always expressed in the Simple Present tense.
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