TENSES

I just ______ a telegram to say that my poor friend is badly ill again. A. had B. have had C. was having D. has been having

She was thoughtfully looking at him while he _______ a newspaper. A. read B. was reading C. has read D. has been reading

While I ______ the floor, Mrs Paker began cooking. A. swept B. was sweeping C. has swept D. has been sweeping

I have lost my key again. I ______ things. I lose things too often. A. always B. am always losing C. have always lost D. was always losing