They ___ in the pool when it started thundering. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

They ___ in the pool when it started thundering.
A. swim
B. have swum
C. were swimming
D. swam
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Past Continuous.

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If I see him, I ___ him the message.
A. gave
B. will give
C. would give
D. give

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
First conditional.

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He ___ his keys, so he can't get in.
A. lost
B. has lost
C. is losing
D. loses

Correct Answer: Option B


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A. is baking
B. has been baking
C. baked
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Correct Answer: Option A


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