Multiple choice softskills leadership

After I had eaten my lunch I _______ to her while she was eating her's

  1. was talking

  2. talk

  3. have talked

  4. None of the above

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A Correct answer
Explanation

Past continuous 'was talking' correctly describes an action in progress over a period when interrupted by another past action. Simple past or present perfect don't capture the ongoing nature of the talking.