He ___ for two hours before the doctor arrived. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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He ___ for two hours before the doctor arrived.

A. had been waiting

B. has waited

C. was waiting

D. waited

Answer: Option A

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Duration before another past event → Past Perfect Continuous.

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A. lived

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