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English I · Quiz 2 · 12 Apr 2026 · January 2026 term

Question 26: Choose the correct option.\ Yesterday at nine, I dinner.

Question 26

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Choose the correct option.
Yesterday at nine, I ________ dinner.

  1. A

    Am preparing

  2. B

    Was prepared

  3. C

    Was prepare

  4. D

    Was preparing

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  • D

    Was preparing

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Question 26 of 40 in the IIT Madras BS English I (English 1) Quiz 2 paper sat on 12 Apr 2026, in the January 2026 term (English1 06 Apr 26). It carries 1 mark.

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