While my mother ___ , my father was reading a newspaper. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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While my mother ___ , my father was reading a newspaper.
A. was cooking
B. cooks
C. cooked
D. cook
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Simultaneous past actions → Past Continuous.
This question belongs to: English Tenses
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Question #1
She acts as if she ___ a queen.
A. was
B. has been
C. were
D. is
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Unreal present → subjunctive 'were'.
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Question #2
She ___ her work before she left.
A. completed
B. had completed
C. was completing
D. has completed
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Earlier completion.
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Question #3
She ___ the room when I arrived.
A. has cleaned
B. was cleaning
C. cleaned
D. cleans
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Past Continuous.
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