Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank: Please put off the…
2019
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank:
Please put off the television. Can’t you see, Dadaji _____ on his book.
- A.
has worked
- B.
worked
- C.
works
- D.
is working
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Correct answer: D
Answer: is working.
Explanation: The present continuous tense is used for actions happening at the moment of speaking.
Present continuous (is/am/are + verb-ing): describes actions in progress now. Example: "Dadaji is working on his book."
Simple past (worked): describes completed actions in the past, not actions occurring now.
Present perfect (has worked): indicates an action completed at an unspecified time before now, not necessarily happening currently.
Simple present (works): usually describes habits or general truths, not an action in progress at this moment.
Therefore, "is working" best fits the sentence: "Please put off the television. Can’t you see, Dadaji is working on his book."
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