They ___ the house before the storm hit. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

They ___ the house before the storm hit.
A. left
B. have left
C. were leaving
D. had left
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Past Perfect to show the first of two past actions.

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Question #1
She ___ just ___ her graduation.
A. was, completing
B. has, completed
C. had, completed
D. is, completing

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Recent completion → Present Perfect.

This question belongs to: English Tenses
Question #2
She ___ for the exam for a month.
A. prepared
B. has been preparing
C. prepares
D. is preparing

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Duration to now.

This question belongs to: English Tenses
Question #3
I realized that I ___ my phone at home.
A. forget
B. had forgotten
C. forgot
D. have forgotten

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Realization in past about earlier action → Past Perfect.

This question belongs to: English Tenses