They ___ the house for two hours before it started raining. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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They ___ the house for two hours before it started raining.

A. had been cleaning

B. cleaned

C. have cleaned

D. were cleaning

Answer: Option A

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Past Perfect Continuous with duration before another past event.

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He promised that he ___ me tomorrow.

A. helped

B. helps

C. will help

D. would help

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Reported promise: 'will' changes to 'would'.

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By the time you arrive, I ___ the house.

A. will have cleaned

B. will clean

C. am cleaning

D. clean

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Completion before future arrival → Future Perfect.

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I ___ my homework when the lights went out.

A. did

B. have done

C. do

D. was doing

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Past Continuous interrupted by another past action.

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