English Tense Tense Question #2938 (CAT-I)

Identify the correct use of tenses for simultaneous actions in the past:

A While they were having dinner, lights went out.
B While they had dinner, lights went out.
C While they were having dinner, lights have gone out.
D While they have dinner, lights go out.
Correct Answer & Explanation
Option A
Option A is the correct answer according to official curriculum guidelines.