They ___ the house for two hours before it started raining. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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They ___ the house for two hours before it started raining.

A. have cleaned

B. were cleaning

C. cleaned

D. had been cleaning

Answer: Option D

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Past Perfect Continuous with duration before another past event.

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Question #1

She asked me if I ___ the movie.

A. liked

B. have liked

C. will like

D. like

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Indirect question: present → past.

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Question #2

I ___ my keys. Can you help me find them?

A. have lost

B. was losing

C. lost

D. lose

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Past action with present consequence → Present Perfect.

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Question #3

She ___ to the gym every morning.

A. gone

B. going

C. go

D. goes

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Simple Present tense, third person singular 'She' requires 'goes'.

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