I was tired because I ___ all day. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

I was tired because I ___ all day.
A. have been working
B. had been working
C. worked
D. was working
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Cause of past state: earlier continuous action → Past Perfect Continuous.

This question belongs to: English Tenses

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They ___ the project for six months before it was cancelled.
A. worked
B. had been working
C. have worked
D. were working

Correct Answer: Option B


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A. rained
B. had rained
C. was raining
D. has rained

Correct Answer: Option C


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A. has finished
B. finished
C. finishes
D. had finished

Correct Answer: Option D


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