When I was sleeping, she ________ playing the sitar .
Correct answer: A. Was
- A. Was
- B. Must be
- C. Were
- D. Is
Explanation
The past continuous is used for two actions happening at the same time in the past: I was sleeping and she was playing. The subject she requires was, not were or is.
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