They ___ in the river when the crocodile appeared. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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They ___ in the river when the crocodile appeared.

A. swam

B. swim

C. were swimming

D. have swum

Answer: Option C

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Past Continuous interrupted by Simple Past.

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If you had come, you ___ him.

A. will meet

B. would have met

C. would meet

D. met

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Correct Answer: Option B

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A. is owning

B. owned

C. owns

D. has owned

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We ___ for the train for an hour before it arrived.

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