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. had been building

B. were building

C. built

D. have built

Answer: Option A

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Past Perfect Continuous for duration leading to a past event.

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He ___ the news by the time I called him.

A. was hearing

B. heard

C. had heard

D. has heard

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Past Perfect.

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Question #2

I ___ to the supermarket; we need milk.

A. am going

B. have gone

C. go

D. went

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Present Continuous for immediate future plan.

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Question #3

She ___ the cake before the party.

A. had baked

B. was baking

C. has baked

D. baked

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Earlier baking.

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