By the time she called, I ___ . MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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By the time she called, I ___ .

A. left

B. was leaving

C. have left

D. had left

Answer: Option D

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Action completed before her call → Past Perfect.

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I ___ my work, let's go out for coffee.

A. am finishing

B. finish

C. have finished

D. finished

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Present Perfect.

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I ___ in this city since birth.

A. lived

B. have lived

C. am living

D. live

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
From birth to now.

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She ___ her phone at home today.

A. forgets

B. has forgotten

C. was forgetting

D. forgot

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Simple Past for a specific past occurrence 'today' can be past if the day is seen as past.

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