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

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

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Practice More Tenses Questions

Question #1
I ___ to the gym three times this week.
A. went
B. had gone
C. have gone
D. go

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
This week (unfinished) → Present Perfect.

This question belongs to: English Tenses
Question #2
The children ___ when the teacher entered.
A. have shouted
B. shouted
C. were shouting
D. shout

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Past Continuous for ongoing action at a past moment.

This question belongs to: English Tenses
Question #3
If he ___ earlier, he would not have missed the bus.
A. had left
B. would leave
C. left
D. leaves

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Third conditional: if + past perfect.

This question belongs to: English Tenses