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. were waiting

C. had been waiting

D. wait

Answer: Option C

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Past Perfect Continuous.

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If he ___ the money, he would have bought the car.

A. has

B. had had

C. would have

D. had

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Third conditional: if + past perfect.

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We ___ for you for half an hour.

A. wait

B. have been waiting

C. are waiting

D. waited

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Duration up to now → Present Perfect Continuous.

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He ___ when the accident occurred.

A. was driving

B. drives

C. drove

D. has driven

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Past Continuous for background action.

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