They ___ in the river when the crocodile appeared. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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They ___ in the river when the crocodile appeared.

A. were swimming

B. swim

C. swam

D. have swum

Answer: Option A

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Past Continuous interrupted by Simple Past.

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It's time the children ___ to school.

A. will go

B. are going

C. went

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It's time + past.

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A. would catch

B. would have caught

C. caught

D. will catch

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A. visited

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C. will visit

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Correct Answer: Option B

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