They ___ in the queue for an hour before the bus arrived. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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They ___ in the queue for an hour before the bus arrived.

A. were standing

B. stood

C. have been standing

D. had been standing

Answer: Option D

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Duration before past event → Past Perfect Continuous.

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She ___ the piano while her sister was singing.

A. played

B. has played

C. was playing

D. plays

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Simultaneous past actions → Past Continuous.

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A. has been

B. were

C. was

D. is

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Unreal present → subjunctive 'were'.

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A. were dancing

B. have danced

C. dance

D. danced

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Past Continuous.

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