They ___ the house for months before they sold it. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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They ___ the house for months before they sold it.

A. had been renovating

B. have been renovating

C. renovated

D. were renovating

Answer: Option A

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Ongoing renovation before sale → Past Perfect Continuous.

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