The book ________ open on the desk. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The book ________ open on the desk.

A. laid

B. lied

C. lay

D. was lying

Answer: Option D

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Past continuous 'was lying' for state.

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Question #1

He ________ me his new car yesterday.

A. was showing

B. showed

C. shows

D. has shown

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Past simple with 'yesterday'.

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Question #2

The teacher ________ the lesson when the bell rang.

A. had explained

B. explained

C. explains

D. was explaining

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Past continuous for action in progress when another occurred.

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Question #3

You ________ hurry, or you will miss the bus.

A. used to

B. would

C. would rather

D. had better

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Had better' gives strong advice about the present/future.

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