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. were building

B. had been building

C. built

D. have built

Answer: Option B

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Past Perfect Continuous for duration leading to a past event.

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He ___ the book by next week.

A. is reading

B. reads

C. will have read

D. will read

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Future Perfect.

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Question #2

At 7 o'clock this morning, I ___ to work.

A. drive

B. driven

C. was driving

D. drove

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Specific time in past → Past Continuous for ongoing action.

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Question #3

I promise I ___ you tomorrow.

A. visited

B. am visiting

C. visit

D. will visit

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Promise → Simple Future 'will visit'.

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