They ___ football when the rain started. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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They ___ football when the rain started.

A. were playing

B. play

C. have played

D. played

Answer: Option A

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Past Continuous interrupted.

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She ___ the guitar very well.

A. plays

B. play

C. played

D. is playing

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Simple Present for ability, 3rd person singular.

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She ___ her friend tomorrow evening.

A. met

B. has met

C. meets

D. is meeting

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Definite future plan → Present Continuous 'is meeting'.

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I ___ a novel at 9 p.m. last night.

A. read

B. had read

C. was reading

D. have read

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Past Continuous for an action in progress at a specific past time.

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