They ___ for the bus for half an hour when it finally came. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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They ___ for the bus for half an hour when it finally came.

A. waited

B. had been waiting

C. wait

D. were waiting

Answer: Option B

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Past Perfect Continuous.

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The children ___ all morning and are tired now.

A. have been playing

B. play

C. played

D. are playing

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Activity leading to present result.

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We ___ the work by 6 p.m.

A. are finishing

B. will finish

C. finish

D. will have finished

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Future deadline → Future Perfect.

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She asked where I ___ .

A. have lived

B. lived

C. live

D. am living

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Indirect question: present → past.

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