The children were making a lot of noise in the classroom. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The children were making a lot of noise in the classroom.

A. A lot of noise had been made by the children in the classroom.

B. A lot of noise was made by the children in the classroom.

C. A lot of noise was being made by the children in the classroom.

D. A lot of noise is being made by the children in the classroom.

Answer: Option C

Solution (By JKExamLibrary)

Past continuous → was/were being + V3.

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