They ___ in Delhi when the earthquake happened. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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They ___ in Delhi when the earthquake happened.

A. were living

B. lived

C. had lived

D. have lived

Answer: Option A

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Ongoing state at the time of event → Past Continuous.

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I ___ him since he was a child.

A. am knowing

B. knew

C. know

D. have known

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Present Perfect with 'since' for a state up to now.

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She ___ a book when I entered the room.

A. has read

B. reads

C. read

D. was reading

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Correct Answer: Option D

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Past Continuous for ongoing action at past moment.

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The children ___ when the teacher entered.

A. were shouting

B. have shouted

C. shout

D. shouted

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Past Continuous for ongoing action at a past moment.

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