They ___ for two hours before the power came back. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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They ___ for two hours before the power came back.

A. had been waiting

B. waited

C. have been waiting

D. were waiting

Answer: Option A

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Duration before past restoration → Past Perfect Continuous.

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Question #1

I ___ a novel since morning.

A. am reading

B. have been reading

C. was reading

D. read

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Present Perfect Continuous for duration up to now.

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Question #2

By next week, they ___ the new bridge.

A. build

B. are building

C. will build

D. will have built

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Future Perfect.

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Question #3

I ___ never ___ to a foreign country.

A. have, travelled

B. was, travelling

C. did, travel

D. had, travelled

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Present Perfect for life experience.

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