She ___ a book when I came in. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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She ___ a book when I came in.

A. was reading

B. reads

C. read

D. has read

Answer: Option A

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Past Continuous for ongoing action.

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By the end of the month, I ___ all the books.

A. will read

B. read

C. am reading

D. will have read

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Future Perfect.

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We ___ the problem for days.

A. discuss

B. discussed

C. are discussing

D. have been discussing

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Duration.

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We ___ the same car for 10 years.

A. are owning

B. have been owning

C. owned

D. own

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Correct Answer: Option B

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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