Identify the correct tense:
When I opened the door, a stranger ______ there.

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A Is standing
B Stood
C Was standing
D Has stood

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Answer: C. Was standing

The Past Continuous tense is used for an action that was ongoing in the past when another action (opening the door) interrupted it.

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