He ___ the message before he left. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

He ___ the message before he left.

A. read

B. has read

C. was reading

D. had read

Answer: Option D

Earlier reading.

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Question #1 Report Error

He ___ ill for a week before he consulted a doctor.

A. had been

B. was

C. is

D. has been

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
State existing before another past action → Past Perfect.

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Question #2 Report Error

She ___ the answer to this question.

A. knows

B. know

C. knew

D. known

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Simple Present for a state; 'she' → 'knows'.

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Question #3 Report Error

I ___ the newspaper now. Wait.

A. read

B. was reading

C. am reading

D. have read

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Now → Present Continuous.

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