They ___ dinner when the guests arrived. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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They ___ dinner when the guests arrived.

A. were having

B. had

C. have

D. have had

Answer: Option A

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Past Continuous for ongoing activity.

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Question #1

By the time he arrives, the meeting ___ .

A. will have started

B. is starting

C. starts

D. will start

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Future Perfect.

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Question #2

She ___ for the bus when it started to rain.

A. had waited

B. waits

C. was waiting

D. has waited

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Past Continuous interrupted by rain.

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Question #3

The shop ___ at 9 a.m. daily.

A. open

B. opens

C. opening

D. opened

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Scheduled event; 'shop' (it) → 'opens'.

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