They ___ the bridge for two years before it collapsed. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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They ___ the bridge for two years before it collapsed.

A. have built

B. built

C. were building

D. had been building

Answer: Option D

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Past Perfect Continuous for duration leading to a past event.

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He ___ to the office at 9 a.m. every day.

A. went

B. is going

C. go

D. goes

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Correct Answer: Option D

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Simple Present routine.

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I ___ my arm. It hurts.

A. had broken

B. broke

C. have broken

D. break

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Correct Answer: Option C

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She ___ for the bus for an hour before it arrived.

A. waited

B. has been waiting

C. had been waiting

D. was waiting

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Correct Answer: Option C

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