Direction: In these questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four alternatives.
As the doctor ___ into the room, the nurse handed him the temperature chart of the patient.

Options

A. 1) is coming
B. 2) came
C. 3) was coming
D. 4) comes

Answer

B

Explanation

Both simultaneous events relate to the past.
Here, came is the right usage.