They ___ watching TV when I arrived. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

They ___ watching TV when I arrived.
A. were
B. was
C. are
D. is
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Past Continuous, plural subject 'They' requires 'were'.

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Question #1
I ___ this computer for two years, it works well.
A. have had
B. had
C. have
D. was having

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Present Perfect for possession with duration.

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Question #2
He ___ in the queue for hours before he got the ticket.
A. was standing
B. stood
C. has been standing
D. had been standing

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Duration before a past achievement → Past Perfect Continuous.

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Question #3
I ___ for London tonight.
A. leaves
B. am leaving
C. left
D. leave

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Fixed future arrangement → Present Continuous 'am leaving'.

This question belongs to: English Tenses