They ___ for an hour before they found the key. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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They ___ for an hour before they found the key.

A. were searching

B. have been searching

C. searched

D. had been searching

Answer: Option D

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Duration before another past event → Past Perfect Continuous.

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Question #1

He ___ the project for six months.

A. is working on

B. worked on

C. works on

D. has been working on

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Duration up to now.

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Question #2

By the time I got home, the children ___.

A. were sleeping

B. slept

C. sleep

D. had slept

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Past Perfect for action completed before another past event.

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Question #3

She ___ for this company for five years by next month.

A. will work

B. works

C. will have been working

D. has worked

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Future Perfect Continuous with 'by' and duration.

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