The children ___ in the garden for hours. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The children ___ in the garden for hours.

A. played

B. are playing

C. have been playing

D. play

Answer: Option C

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Duration up to now → Present Perfect Continuous.

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Question #1

He ___ a letter when I entered the room.

A. has written

B. wrote

C. was writing

D. writes

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Past Continuous.

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Question #2

She ___ just ___ the room when I entered.

A. had, left

B. has, left

C. was, leaving

D. is, leaving

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Just before entering → Past Perfect.

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Question #3

She ___ in this office since January.

A. works

B. has been working

C. was working

D. worked

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Present Perfect Continuous with 'since' for ongoing action.

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