The children ___ in the pool all afternoon. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The children ___ in the pool all afternoon.

A. are playing

B. played

C. play

D. have been playing

Answer: Option D

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Duration of activity up to now → Present Perfect Continuous.

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Question #1

The children ___ in the park now.

A. played

B. plays

C. play

D. are playing

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Now → Present Continuous.

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Question #2

I ___ for my friend. He is late.

A. waited

B. waits

C. am waiting

D. wait

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Ongoing action at present → am/is/are + waiting.

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Question #3

He ___ for two hours before the doctor arrived.

A. had been waiting

B. waited

C. has waited

D. was waiting

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Duration before another past event → Past Perfect Continuous.

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