They ___ the room when the teacher entered. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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They ___ the room when the teacher entered.

A. cleaned

B. were cleaning

C. clean

D. have cleaned

Answer: Option B

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Past Continuous at a past moment.

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I ___ a new job next month.

A. am starting

B. start

C. started

D. have started

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Present Continuous for planned future.

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Question #2

She ___ her work when the phone rang.

A. had finished

B. has finished

C. was finishing

D. finished

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Ongoing action (about to finish) interrupted.

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Question #3

He ___ to the United States.

A. was never going

B. never went

C. never goes

D. has never been

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Present Perfect for life experience up to now.

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