He ________ the coffee when he spilled it. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

He ________ the coffee when he spilled it.
A. was drinking
B. drinks
C. drank
D. has drunk
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Past continuous for ongoing action when spill occurred.

This question belongs to: English Verbs

Discuss this Question (0)

No comments yet. Be the first to start the discussion!

Practice More Verbs Questions

Question #1 Report Error
She ________ the cake when the children came.
A. baked
B. has baked
C. had baked
D. was baking

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Past continuous for ongoing action interrupted by another.

This question belongs to: English Verbs
Question #2 Report Error
She ________ the bouquet from the ceiling as decoration.
A. hang
B. hangs
C. hung
D. hanged

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Hung.

This question belongs to: English Verbs
Question #3 Report Error
The picture ________ crooked on the wall.
A. was hanging
B. hangs
C. hanged
D. hung

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Past continuous: was hanging.

This question belongs to: English Verbs