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. have been waiting

B. waited

C. were waiting

D. had been waiting

Answer: Option D

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Duration before past restoration → Past Perfect Continuous.

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When I entered, she ___ the piano.

A. has played

B. was playing

C. played

D. plays

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Ongoing action at the moment of entering → Past Continuous.

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Question #2

She ___ to music when I called.

A. listened

B. has listened

C. listens

D. was listening

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Interrupted past action.

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Question #3

I ___ this book for a month and I'm still reading.

A. have been reading

B. read

C. was reading

D. am reading

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Present Perfect Continuous.

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