He ___ for the bus for 20 minutes before it came. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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He ___ for the bus for 20 minutes before it came.

A. had been waiting

B. has been waiting

C. was waiting

D. waited

Answer: Option A

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Duration before past event → Past Perfect Continuous.

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