They ___ in the garden when it started to rain. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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They ___ in the garden when it started to rain.

A. had sat

B. have sat

C. were sitting

D. sat

Answer: Option C

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Ongoing action interrupted.

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I ___ for London tonight.

A. left

B. am leaving

C. leave

D. leaves

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Fixed future arrangement → Present Continuous 'am leaving'.

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She ___ a cake at the moment.

A. baked

B. bakes

C. is baking

D. has baked

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Correct Answer: Option C

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Action happening now → Present Continuous.

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By the time you arrive, I ___ dinner.

A. will cook

B. will have cooked

C. cook

D. am cooking

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Future Perfect: action completed before another future event.

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