She ___ when the phone rang. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

She ___ when the phone rang.
A. sleeps
B. has slept
C. was sleeping
D. slept
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Past Continuous interrupted by a simple past action.

Discuss this Question (0)

No comments yet. Be the first to start the discussion!

Practice More Tenses Questions

Question #1
I ___ dinner when you called, so I couldn't answer.
A. had
B. have
C. was having
D. have had

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Past Continuous for ongoing action.

This question belongs to: English Tenses
Question #2
I ___ a doctor when I grow up.
A. shall be
B. am
C. be
D. will be

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Simple Future 'will be' for future profession.

This question belongs to: English Tenses
Question #3
He never ___ a lie.
A. told
B. tell
C. tells
D. telling

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Habitual (negative 'never') → Simple Present; 'he' → 'tells'.

This question belongs to: English Tenses