a grammar test question
Hi could someone help explain this question.
The anwser is a, but why b is not possible?
I think the answer b can be interpreted as the action of making coffee was in progress and spanning which included the action of going home. That is she was in the progress of making a cup of coffee right at the time when John got home (arrived at home). Is this possible ?
When John got home from work, _____.
a. she made a cup of coffee
b. she was making a cup of coffee
c. she makes a cup of coffee
d. she has made a cup of coffee
Thank you
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Answers · 17
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I agree with you, B is also possible.
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You're right, A & B are both possible.
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B is wrong because.. I suppose.. John made coffee AT home.. not during the "got home" (sorry for my english..).
He makes coffee at home, after the "got home"
Is it true?
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If the doer was making it when as John arrives, it's "B". But if the doer started making it when she sees him, it i go for "A"
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Thanks everyone !
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http://www.learn4good.com/languages/toefl/toefl_stan_test6.php3
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