He ___ on the phone when the fire alarm rang. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

He ___ on the phone when the fire alarm rang.

A. was talking

B. talked

C. has talked

D. talks

Answer: Option A

Interrupted past action.

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Question #1 Report Error

She ___ never ___ such a funny story.

A. have, heard

B. has, heard

C. was, hearing

D. did, hear

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Experience up to now → Present Perfect.

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Question #2 Report Error

I ___ a novel at 8 p.m. last night.

A. was reading

B. had read

C. have read

D. read

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Past Continuous at a specific past time.

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Question #3 Report Error

I ___ my mother every day.

A. have called

B. call

C. calls

D. am calling

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Simple Present for habitual action.

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