They ___ for the bus when it began to rain. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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They ___ for the bus when it began to rain.

A. have waited

B. wait

C. waited

D. were waiting

Answer: Option D

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Past Continuous interrupted.

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The baby ___ for an hour. Can you feed him?

A. is crying

B. cried

C. cries

D. has been crying

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Continuous action up to now → Present Perfect Continuous.

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We ___ the same restaurant for years.

A. visit

B. have been visiting

C. visited

D. are visiting

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Habitual action from past to present → Present Perfect Continuous.

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I ___ him at the bus stop this morning.

A. have seen

B. see

C. saw

D. was seeing

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Simple Past with 'this morning' when morning is over.

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