He ___ a letter when I saw him. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

He ___ a letter when I saw him.
A. was writing
B. writes
C. wrote
D. has written
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Past Continuous at a specific moment.

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