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. have sat

B. sat

C. were sitting

D. had sat

Answer: Option C

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Ongoing action interrupted.

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We ___ our tickets tomorrow.

A. are booking

B. will book

C. book

D. booked

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Plan for tomorrow → Present Continuous.

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They ___ the bridge for two years before it collapsed.

A. have built

B. had been building

C. built

D. were building

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Past Perfect Continuous for duration leading to a past event.

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He ___ just ___ when I reached the station.

A. is, leaving

B. has, left

C. had, left

D. was, leaving

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Just' with past time reference → Past Perfect.

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