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Multiple choice english-grammar-course mh-grammar-ch06

The pilot announced that the plane ______ over the mountains when passengers noticed the turbulence.

  1. flew

  2. had flown

  3. was flying

  4. has been flying
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The past continuous 'was flying' describes the action that was already in progress at the specific past moment when passengers observed the turbulence.

Multiple choice english-grammar-course mh-grammar-ch06

Scientists confirm that light ______ at approximately 300,000 kilometres per second.

  1. travelled

  2. has travelled

  3. travels

  4. is travelling
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The simple present 'travels' is used for permanent scientific facts and universal truths that hold true at all times.