By the time the doctor arrived, the patient ___. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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By the time the doctor arrived, the patient ___.

A. was dying

B. died

C. dies

D. had died

Answer: Option D

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Past Perfect for action completed before another past event.

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They ___ at the party when the lights went out.

A. danced

B. dance

C. have danced

D. were dancing

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Correct Answer: Option D

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Past Continuous.

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We ___ to Goa next week. I've booked the tickets.

A. go

B. goes

C. went

D. are going

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Correct Answer: Option D

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I ___ her at the bus stop yesterday.

A. see

B. have seen

C. was seeing

D. saw

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Correct Answer: Option D

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