The train ___ before we could board it. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The train ___ before we could board it.

A. left

B. has left

C. was leaving

D. had left

Answer: Option D

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Earlier departure.

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They ___ the house for two weeks now.

A. are painting

B. painted

C. paint

D. have been painting

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Duration up to now.

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She ___ the room before the party started.

A. decorated

B. had decorated

C. was decorating

D. has decorated

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Earlier decoration → Past Perfect.

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If he ___ the truth, he would not be in trouble.

A. told

B. would tell

C. had told

D. tells

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Mixed conditional: past condition with present result → if + past perfect.

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