They ___ for two hours when the power went out. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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They ___ for two hours when the power went out.

A. studied

B. have studied

C. were studying

D. had been studying

Answer: Option D

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Past Perfect Continuous for duration before another past event.

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Question #1

I was tired because I ___ all day.

A. was working

B. have been working

C. worked

D. had been working

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Cause of past state: earlier continuous action → Past Perfect Continuous.

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Question #2

When I saw her, she ___ a beautiful dress.

A. wears

B. wore

C. was wearing

D. has worn

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Action in progress when seen → Past Continuous.

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Question #3

She asked if I ___ tea.

A. liked

B. would like

C. will like

D. like

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Indirect yes/no question: present → past.

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