Question

MADHYAM GRAMMAR QUESTION BUNCH (FOR CLASS-IX)
(be) nearly midnight when the astrologer
(reach) home. His wife
(wait) for him at the door and
(demand) an explanation. He
(fling) the coins at her and said,
(count) them"​

Answer 1

It was nearly midnight when the astrologer reached home. His wife was waiting for him at the door and demanded an explanation. He flung the coins at her and said, "Count them."

In the third blank, was waiting and had been waiting, both are correct.