They ___ the house by the time the sun set. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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They ___ the house by the time the sun set.

A. painted

B. were painting

C. had painted

D. have painted

Answer: Option C

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Past Perfect for completed action before another past event.

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He ___ out when I arrived.

A. was just going

B. has just gone

C. just went

D. had just gone

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Past Perfect with 'just' for action completed shortly before another past event.

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Question #2

I ___ this movie twice.

A. was seeing

B. see

C. have seen

D. saw

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Present Perfect for experience without specific past time.

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Question #3

She ___ her leg while playing football.

A. has broken

B. breaks

C. was breaking

D. broke

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Single completed past action → Simple Past.

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