I ___ a novel when the power cut happened. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

I ___ a novel when the power cut happened.

A. have read

B. had read

C. was reading

D. read

Answer: Option C

Past Continuous.

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Question #1 Report Error

They ___ in the garden since this morning.

A. were working

B. worked

C. have been working

D. are working

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Present Perfect Continuous with 'since'.

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Question #2 Report Error

We ___ the project by tomorrow afternoon.

A. complete

B. will complete

C. are completing

D. will have completed

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Future deadline.

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Question #3 Report Error

She ___ a nurse; she works at the hospital.

A. was

B. is

C. will be

D. has been

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Simple Present for current job.

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