They ___ in the garden when it started to rain. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

They ___ in the garden when it started to rain.

A. sat

B. had sat

C. were sitting

D. have sat

Answer: Option C

Ongoing action interrupted.

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Question #1 Report Error

He ___ a letter since 9 a.m.

A. has been writing

B. writes

C. is writing

D. wrote

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Unfinished action with duration → Present Perfect Continuous.

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Question #2 Report Error

We ___ for the exam for weeks and we're ready.

A. are studying

B. study

C. have been studying

D. studied

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Duration up to now.

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Question #3 Report Error

I ___ the work before I left the office.

A. have finished

B. had finished

C. finished

D. was finishing

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Earlier completion → Past Perfect.

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