They ___ the news when I called them. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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They ___ the news when I called them.

A. have discussed

B. discuss

C. discussed

D. were discussing

Answer: Option D

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Past Continuous for an ongoing action at a past time.

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She ___ the company for 20 years.

A. has served

B. is serving

C. serves

D. served

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Duration to present.

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Question #2

She ___ a bath when the doorbell rang.

A. has

B. was having

C. has had

D. had

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Past Continuous interrupted.

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Question #3

He ___ already ___ his lunch.

A. had, eaten

B. did, eat

C. has, eaten

D. was, eating

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Present Perfect with 'already'.

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