They ___ the bridge for two years before it collapsed. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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They ___ the bridge for two years before it collapsed.

A. have built

B. built

C. had been building

D. were building

Answer: Option C

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Past Perfect Continuous for duration leading to a past event.

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By next quarter, sales ___ .

A. increase

B. will have increased

C. will increase

D. are increasing

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Future Perfect.

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By next month, I ___ my driving test.

A. will have passed

B. will pass

C. am passing

D. pass

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Correct Answer: Option A

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By the time the police arrived, the thief ___ .

A. had run

B. was running

C. has run

D. ran

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Earlier escape → Past Perfect.

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