The teacher ___ the sum when the bell rang. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The teacher ___ the sum when the bell rang.
A. was explaining
B. has explained
C. explained
D. explain
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Action interrupted by the bell → Past Continuous.

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Question #1
We ___ dinner when the guests arrived.
A. have had
B. had
C. have
D. were having

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Past Continuous for ongoing activity interrupted by another.

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Question #2
I ___ the news; it's shocking.
A. just heard
B. just hear
C. have just heard
D. was just hearing

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Present Perfect with 'just'.

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Question #3
He ___ a shower when the water stopped.
A. was having
B. had
C. has had
D. had had

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Interrupted past action → Past Continuous.

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