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

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They ___ in the pool when it started thundering.

A. were swimming

B. have swum

C. swim

D. swam

Answer: Option A

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Past Continuous.

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She ___ in the company for five years when she got promoted.

A. worked

B. was working

C. has been working

D. had been working

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Past Perfect Continuous for duration leading up to promotion.

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By next year, they ___ the construction.

A. complete

B. are completing

C. will have completed

D. will complete

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Deadline → Future Perfect.

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She said that she ___ the ring somewhere.

A. had lost

B. loses

C. has lost

D. lost

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Past action before saying → Past Perfect.

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