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Perfect Progressive of Verbs Online Quiz
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Answer : B
Explanation
the structure "has/have been" is used with the actions that have started in the past and are still continuing in the present. These sentences use "have been + <verb+ing>" for "I, we, you, they" and related nouns. These sentences use "has been + <verb+ing> for "he, she, it" and related nouns.
Q 2 - Ever since her visit to the doctor, Emily ____ a more healthy diet.
Answer : A
Explanation
The structure "has/have been" is used with the actions that have started in the past and are still continuing in the present. These sentences use "have been + <verb+ing>" for "I, we, you, they" and related nouns. These sentences use "has been + <verb+ing> for "he, she, it" and related nouns.
Q 3 - I ____ here for 18 months without a break when you come to meet me.
Answer : D
Explanation
The structure "will have been + <verb+ing>" is used with the actions that started in the past and will continue till a given time in the future.
Q 4 - Next month, Nancy ____ Spanish at Wilton High School for 30 years.
Answer : A
Explanation
The structure "will have been + <verb+ing>" is used with the actions that started in the past and will continue till a given time in the future.
Q 5 - Prof. Massood ____ for 30 years by the time he retires.
Answer : B
Explanation
The structure "will have been + <verb+ing>" is used with the actions that started in the past and will continue till a given time in the future.
Q 6 - On January 2nd, my parents ____ together in Dubai for 30 years.
Answer : B
Explanation
The structure "will have been + <verb+ing>" is used with the actions that started in the past and will continue till a given time in the future.
Q 7 - Joey ____ of asking Sandra to the high school prom, until he ____ that Sandra already had a boyfriend.
Answer : C
Explanation
The structure "had been" is used with the actions that have started in the past, continued for a fixed period, and then ended in the past too.
Q 8 - It wasnt surprising when Suzis stuffed dog finally lost his ears. She ____ on them for months!
Answer : B
Explanation
The structure "had been" is used with the actions that have started in the past, continued for a fixed period, and then ended in the past too.
Q 9 - If you ____ trouble with your Math class last semester, you should have asked for help. Now, it's too late.
Answer : B
Explanation
The structure "had been" is used with the actions that have started in the past, continued for a fixed period, and then ended in the past too.
Q 10 - When the financial crisis hit, my father ____ at IBM for 10 years. Unfortunately, he had to leave the company and start all over.
Answer : C
Explanation
The structure "had been" is used with the actions that have started in the past, continued for a fixed period, and then ended in the past too.