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Choose the correct form of the verb to complete the sentence: "Before she moved to Paris, she ___________ English for several years."- a)had been learning
- b)has been learning
- c)was learning
- d)were learning
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
had been learning
b)
has been learning
c)
was learning
d)
were learning
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Iq Funda answered |
The correct answer is Option A: "had been learning." The past perfect continuous tense is used here to indicate that she had been learning English continuously for several years before a specific point in the past (her moving to Paris). The other options do not correctly use the past perfect continuous tense.
Complete the sentence: "The ground was wet because it ___________ raining since dawn."- a)has been
- b)had been
- c)was
- d)were
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
has been
b)
had been
c)
was
d)
were
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G.K Academy answered |
The correct answer is Option B: "had been." This sentence requires the past perfect continuous tense to indicate that the rain started in the past (at dawn) and continued up to another point in the past (when the ground was observed to be wet). The other options do not correctly convey the continuity of the action up to a point in the past.
Identify the sentence that incorrectly uses the past perfect continuous tense.- a)Before the rain started, the children had been playing outside.
- b)He had been working in the office since morning.
- c)They have been waiting for the bus when it finally arrived.
- d)She had been studying for the exam for several hours.
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
Before the rain started, the children had been playing outside.
b)
He had been working in the office since morning.
c)
They have been waiting for the bus when it finally arrived.
d)
She had been studying for the exam for several hours.
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Ishaan Roy answered |
Incorrect Sentence:
C) They have been waiting for the bus when it finally arrived.
Explanation:
The past perfect continuous tense is used to describe an action that started in the past, continued up until another point in the past, and may still have some relevance in the present. It is formed by using the auxiliary verb "had been" followed by the present participle of the main verb (-ing form).
In the given sentence, "They have been waiting for the bus when it finally arrived," the use of the present perfect continuous tense is incorrect. Here's why:
1. Present Perfect Continuous Tense:
The present perfect continuous tense is used to describe an action that started in the past, continued up until the present moment, and may still be ongoing. It is formed by using the auxiliary verb "have been" followed by the present participle of the main verb (-ing form).
Example: They have been waiting for the bus for an hour. (Correct use of present perfect continuous tense)
2. Past Perfect Continuous Tense:
The past perfect continuous tense is used to describe an action that started in the past, continued up until another point in the past, and may still have some relevance in the present. It is formed by using the auxiliary verb "had been" followed by the present participle of the main verb (-ing form).
Example: They had been waiting for the bus for an hour before it finally arrived. (Correct use of past perfect continuous tense)
3. Incorrect Use:
In sentence C, the present perfect continuous tense "have been waiting" is used instead of the past perfect continuous tense "had been waiting." This creates a grammatical inconsistency because the action of waiting for the bus should be completed before the bus finally arrived.
Therefore, the correct sentence should be: They had been waiting for the bus when it finally arrived.
C) They have been waiting for the bus when it finally arrived.
Explanation:
The past perfect continuous tense is used to describe an action that started in the past, continued up until another point in the past, and may still have some relevance in the present. It is formed by using the auxiliary verb "had been" followed by the present participle of the main verb (-ing form).
In the given sentence, "They have been waiting for the bus when it finally arrived," the use of the present perfect continuous tense is incorrect. Here's why:
1. Present Perfect Continuous Tense:
The present perfect continuous tense is used to describe an action that started in the past, continued up until the present moment, and may still be ongoing. It is formed by using the auxiliary verb "have been" followed by the present participle of the main verb (-ing form).
Example: They have been waiting for the bus for an hour. (Correct use of present perfect continuous tense)
2. Past Perfect Continuous Tense:
The past perfect continuous tense is used to describe an action that started in the past, continued up until another point in the past, and may still have some relevance in the present. It is formed by using the auxiliary verb "had been" followed by the present participle of the main verb (-ing form).
Example: They had been waiting for the bus for an hour before it finally arrived. (Correct use of past perfect continuous tense)
3. Incorrect Use:
In sentence C, the present perfect continuous tense "have been waiting" is used instead of the past perfect continuous tense "had been waiting." This creates a grammatical inconsistency because the action of waiting for the bus should be completed before the bus finally arrived.
Therefore, the correct sentence should be: They had been waiting for the bus when it finally arrived.
Complete the sentence using the past perfect continuous tense: "By the time they reached the summit, they__________ for over eight hours."- a)had been climbing
- b)have been climbing
- c)were climbing
- d)are climbing
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
had been climbing
b)
have been climbing
c)
were climbing
d)
are climbing
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Ishaan Roy answered |
Understanding the Past Perfect Continuous Tense
The past perfect continuous tense is used to express an action that was ongoing in the past before another action took place. In this sentence, "By the time they reached the summit," indicates that reaching the summit is the second action.
Explanation of the Correct Answer: Option A
- The correct option is a) had been climbing.
- This form indicates that the action of climbing started before they reached the summit and continued for a duration of time.
Why Other Options are Incorrect
- b) have been climbing
- This tense is present perfect continuous and is used for actions that started in the past and continue to the present. Since the context is about the past, this option is not suitable.
- c) were climbing
- This is the past continuous tense, indicating an action that was happening at a specific moment in the past. It does not convey the duration leading up to another past event.
- d) are climbing
- This is present continuous, which describes an action currently happening. It does not fit the context since the sentence describes events in the past.
Conclusion
Using "had been climbing" effectively conveys that the climbing was a prolonged activity completed before reaching the summit. This tense captures both the duration and relationship of the actions clearly, making it the best choice for this sentence.
The past perfect continuous tense is used to express an action that was ongoing in the past before another action took place. In this sentence, "By the time they reached the summit," indicates that reaching the summit is the second action.
Explanation of the Correct Answer: Option A
- The correct option is a) had been climbing.
- This form indicates that the action of climbing started before they reached the summit and continued for a duration of time.
Why Other Options are Incorrect
- b) have been climbing
- This tense is present perfect continuous and is used for actions that started in the past and continue to the present. Since the context is about the past, this option is not suitable.
- c) were climbing
- This is the past continuous tense, indicating an action that was happening at a specific moment in the past. It does not convey the duration leading up to another past event.
- d) are climbing
- This is present continuous, which describes an action currently happening. It does not fit the context since the sentence describes events in the past.
Conclusion
Using "had been climbing" effectively conveys that the climbing was a prolonged activity completed before reaching the summit. This tense captures both the duration and relationship of the actions clearly, making it the best choice for this sentence.
Choose the correct form of the verb to complete the sentence: "By the time the teacher arrived, the students _____ quietly for her for more than thirty minutes."- a)had been waiting
- b)has been waiting
- c)were waiting
- d)have been waiting
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
had been waiting
b)
has been waiting
c)
were waiting
d)
have been waiting
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Nilesh Banerjee answered |
Understanding the Correct Verb Form
In the sentence "By the time the teacher arrived, the students _____ quietly for her for more than thirty minutes," the correct verb form to use is "had been waiting."
Reasons for Choosing "had been waiting"
- Past Perfect Continuous Tense:
- The phrase "had been waiting" indicates an action that started in the past and continued up until another point in the past (the teacher's arrival).
- It emphasizes the duration of the waiting period (more than thirty minutes).
- Contextual Clarity:
- The use of "had been" clearly shows that the students' waiting was completed before the teacher arrived.
- This tense provides a timeline that is essential for understanding the sequence of events.
Other Options Explained
- b) has been waiting:
- This form is present perfect continuous, used for actions that started in the past and continue to the present. It does not fit the context because the teacher has already arrived.
- c) were waiting:
- This is past continuous tense, which describes an action occurring at a specific moment in the past. It lacks the aspect of duration emphasized in the sentence.
- d) have been waiting:
- This is present perfect continuous, similarly inappropriate as it implies that the waiting continues into the present.
Conclusion
Using "had been waiting" is essential to convey the correct timeline and duration of the students’ activity before the teacher's arrival, aligning perfectly with the context provided.
In the sentence "By the time the teacher arrived, the students _____ quietly for her for more than thirty minutes," the correct verb form to use is "had been waiting."
Reasons for Choosing "had been waiting"
- Past Perfect Continuous Tense:
- The phrase "had been waiting" indicates an action that started in the past and continued up until another point in the past (the teacher's arrival).
- It emphasizes the duration of the waiting period (more than thirty minutes).
- Contextual Clarity:
- The use of "had been" clearly shows that the students' waiting was completed before the teacher arrived.
- This tense provides a timeline that is essential for understanding the sequence of events.
Other Options Explained
- b) has been waiting:
- This form is present perfect continuous, used for actions that started in the past and continue to the present. It does not fit the context because the teacher has already arrived.
- c) were waiting:
- This is past continuous tense, which describes an action occurring at a specific moment in the past. It lacks the aspect of duration emphasized in the sentence.
- d) have been waiting:
- This is present perfect continuous, similarly inappropriate as it implies that the waiting continues into the present.
Conclusion
Using "had been waiting" is essential to convey the correct timeline and duration of the students’ activity before the teacher's arrival, aligning perfectly with the context provided.
Complete the sentence: "She _____ English for three years before she moved to London."- a)has been studying
- b)had been studying
- c)studied
- d)was studying
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
has been studying
b)
had been studying
c)
studied
d)
was studying
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EduRev SSC CGL answered |
The correct answer is Option B: "had been studying." This sentence requires the past perfect continuous tense to express that she had been continuously studying English for three years before a specific point in the past (her moving to London). The other options do not correctly indicate the continuity of the action up to a point in the past.
Find the correct sentence:- a)We had been studying for the exam since last week.
- b)We have been study for the exam since last week.
- c)We has been studying for the exam since last week.
- d)We are been studying for the exam since last week.
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
We had been studying for the exam since last week.
b)
We have been study for the exam since last week.
c)
We has been studying for the exam since last week.
d)
We are been studying for the exam since last week.
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Arnav Saini answered |
Understanding the Correct Sentence
The correct sentence is option 'A': "We had been studying for the exam since last week." Let's break down why this option is correct and why the others are not.
1. Correct Tense Usage
- Past Perfect Continuous Tense: The phrase "had been studying" indicates an action that started in the past and continued to a specific point in the past.
- Time Frame: "Since last week" suggests that the studying began at a particular time last week and continued up until another past moment (e.g., the exam day).
2. Analysis of Incorrect Options
- Option B: "We have been study for the exam since last week."
- Error: "study" should be "studying." The correct form is the gerund, which is used with "have been."
- Option C: "We has been studying for the exam since last week."
- Error: "has" should be "have." The subject "we" requires "have."
- Option D: "We are been studying for the exam since last week."
- Error: "are been" is incorrect. The correct form should be "have been" for the present perfect continuous tense.
3. Conclusion
- Option 'A' is grammatically correct, using the past perfect continuous tense to indicate an ongoing action that started in the past. The other options contain verb form errors that make them incorrect.
Understanding these nuances in tense and verb forms is crucial for effective communication, especially in exams like SSC CGL.
The correct sentence is option 'A': "We had been studying for the exam since last week." Let's break down why this option is correct and why the others are not.
1. Correct Tense Usage
- Past Perfect Continuous Tense: The phrase "had been studying" indicates an action that started in the past and continued to a specific point in the past.
- Time Frame: "Since last week" suggests that the studying began at a particular time last week and continued up until another past moment (e.g., the exam day).
2. Analysis of Incorrect Options
- Option B: "We have been study for the exam since last week."
- Error: "study" should be "studying." The correct form is the gerund, which is used with "have been."
- Option C: "We has been studying for the exam since last week."
- Error: "has" should be "have." The subject "we" requires "have."
- Option D: "We are been studying for the exam since last week."
- Error: "are been" is incorrect. The correct form should be "have been" for the present perfect continuous tense.
3. Conclusion
- Option 'A' is grammatically correct, using the past perfect continuous tense to indicate an ongoing action that started in the past. The other options contain verb form errors that make them incorrect.
Understanding these nuances in tense and verb forms is crucial for effective communication, especially in exams like SSC CGL.
Identify the sentence that correctly uses the past perfect continuous tense.- a)He had been studying when the power went off.
- b)She is reading a book since morning.
- c)They will be playing football tomorrow.
- d)We were going to the market.
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
He had been studying when the power went off.
b)
She is reading a book since morning.
c)
They will be playing football tomorrow.
d)
We were going to the market.
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G.K Academy answered |
Option A, "He had been studying when the power went off," is the correct answer. This sentence correctly uses the past perfect continuous tense, indicating an action (studying) that was ongoing in the past before another past event (power going off). The other options use different tenses: present continuous (Option B), future continuous (Option C), and past continuous (Option D).
Fill in the blank: "By the time the concert started, the band _____ for months."- a)practiced
- b)had been practicing
- c)has been practicing
- d)were practicing
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
practiced
b)
had been practicing
c)
has been practicing
d)
were practicing
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Iq Funda answered |
Option B: "had been practicing" is correct. This sentence requires the past perfect continuous tense to convey that the band had been continuously practicing for months before the concert started. The other options do not appropriately express the continuity of the action up to a past event.
Complete the sentence: "Before she moved to London, she _____________ in Paris for several years."- a)had been living
- b)have been living
- c)was living
- d)has been living
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
had been living
b)
have been living
c)
was living
d)
has been living
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Ishaan Roy answered |
Understanding the Correct Answer
Before analyzing the options, it's essential to recognize the context of the sentence. The phrase "Before she moved to London" indicates a past action that occurred prior to another past event (moving to London).
Explanation of the Options
- a) had been living
This option is in the past perfect continuous tense. It effectively conveys an action that started in the past and continued up to a certain point in the past (moving to London). The use of "had" indicates that her living in Paris was completed before she moved, which aligns perfectly with the timeline presented in the sentence.
- b) have been living
This option is incorrect because "have" is present tense. It does not fit the context of past events.
- c) was living
This choice suggests a past continuous action, implying she was living in Paris at that specific time. However, it does not emphasize the completion of the living experience before moving to London.
- d) has been living
This option is in the present perfect continuous tense and indicates an ongoing action that started in the past and continues to the present. This does not fit the context since the action has ceased (she has moved to London).
Conclusion
In summary, option a) had been living is the best choice as it accurately reflects the sequence of events, indicating that her time in Paris ended before her move to London. This tense helps clarify the timeline effectively, making it the correct answer.
Before analyzing the options, it's essential to recognize the context of the sentence. The phrase "Before she moved to London" indicates a past action that occurred prior to another past event (moving to London).
Explanation of the Options
- a) had been living
This option is in the past perfect continuous tense. It effectively conveys an action that started in the past and continued up to a certain point in the past (moving to London). The use of "had" indicates that her living in Paris was completed before she moved, which aligns perfectly with the timeline presented in the sentence.
- b) have been living
This option is incorrect because "have" is present tense. It does not fit the context of past events.
- c) was living
This choice suggests a past continuous action, implying she was living in Paris at that specific time. However, it does not emphasize the completion of the living experience before moving to London.
- d) has been living
This option is in the present perfect continuous tense and indicates an ongoing action that started in the past and continues to the present. This does not fit the context since the action has ceased (she has moved to London).
Conclusion
In summary, option a) had been living is the best choice as it accurately reflects the sequence of events, indicating that her time in Paris ended before her move to London. This tense helps clarify the timeline effectively, making it the correct answer.
Choose the sentence that incorrectly uses the past perfect continuous tense.- a)We had been planning the event for months when it was cancelled.
- b)She had been studying hard, so she did well on the test.
- c)They have been working on the project since last year.
- d)He had been running every day before he injured his leg.
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
We had been planning the event for months when it was cancelled.
b)
She had been studying hard, so she did well on the test.
c)
They have been working on the project since last year.
d)
He had been running every day before he injured his leg.
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G.K Academy answered |
Option C: "They have been working on the project since last year," is incorrect in the context of the past perfect continuous tense. This sentence uses the present perfect continuous tense. The past perfect continuous tense should describe an ongoing action in the past that was completed or interrupted by another past event, which is not the case here.
Choose the sentence that correctly uses the past perfect continuous tense in a complex sentence.- a)Before the meeting started, they had been preparing the presentation.
- b)She is having been studying for hours when he called.
- c)They were having been playing tennis all afternoon.
- d)He will have been working until late.
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
Before the meeting started, they had been preparing the presentation.
b)
She is having been studying for hours when he called.
c)
They were having been playing tennis all afternoon.
d)
He will have been working until late.
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EduRev SSC CGL answered |
Option A: "Before the meeting started, they had been preparing the presentation," is the correct answer. It uses the past perfect continuous tense in a complex sentence structure, correctly showing that the preparation was ongoing before the start of the meeting. The other options either misuse the tense or use different tense forms altogether.
Fill in the blank: "___________ they ___________ to the radio all evening before the power cut?"- a)Have, been listening
- b)Had, been listening
- c)Were, listening
- d)Are, listening
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
Have, been listening
b)
Had, been listening
c)
Were, listening
d)
Are, listening
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Target Study Academy answered |
Option B: "Had, been listening" is the correct answer, forming the question "Had they been listening to the radio all evening before the power cut?" This structure correctly uses the past perfect continuous tense to inquire about an ongoing past action (listening to the radio) that was happening before another past event (the power cut).
Which sentence is NOT in the past perfect continuous tense?- a)They had been playing football for an hour when it started to rain.
- b)She had been working at that company for ten years.
- c)We have been studying since morning.
- d)He had been driving all night.
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
They had been playing football for an hour when it started to rain.
b)
She had been working at that company for ten years.
c)
We have been studying since morning.
d)
He had been driving all night.
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G.K Academy answered |
Option C: "We have been studying since morning," is not in the past perfect continuous tense; it is in the present perfect continuous tense. The other options (A, B, D) correctly use the past perfect continuous tense, indicating actions that were ongoing in the past until another past event occurred.
Identify the correctly formed negative sentence in the past perfect continuous tense.- a)She hadn't been sleeping well before the exams started.
- b)They weren't been studying for the test.
- c)He hasn't been playing football since last month.
- d)We weren't been traveling last year.
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
She hadn't been sleeping well before the exams started.
b)
They weren't been studying for the test.
c)
He hasn't been playing football since last month.
d)
We weren't been traveling last year.
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Target Study Academy answered |
Option A: "She hadn't been sleeping well before the exams started," is the correct answer. It properly forms the negative in the past perfect continuous tense by using "hadn't been" followed by the -ing form of the verb. The other options either use incorrect auxiliary verbs or incorrect tense forms.
Identify the error in the sentence: "They had been not working on the assignment when the teacher checked."- a)They
- b)had been
- c)not
- d)working
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
They
b)
had been
c)
not
d)
working
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G.K Academy answered |
The error lies in the placement of "not". The correct form should be "They had not been working on the assignment when the teacher checked." In the Past Perfect Continuous Tense, 'not' should be placed between 'had' and 'been' to form negative sentences.
Complete the sentence: "How long _____________ they been working on the project when it was canceled?"- a)has
- b)have
- c)had
- d)were
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
has
b)
have
c)
had
d)
were
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T.S Academy answered |
The correct completion is "How long had they been working on the project when it was canceled?" In the Past Perfect Continuous Tense, 'had' is used in questions, followed by the subject and then 'been' and the '-ing' form of the verb.
Identify the sentence that correctly uses the past perfect continuous tense.- a)She had been reading a novel when we called her.
- b)They have been playing soccer since morning.
- c)We were watching a movie last night.
- d)He will be attending the seminar next week.
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
She had been reading a novel when we called her.
b)
They have been playing soccer since morning.
c)
We were watching a movie last night.
d)
He will be attending the seminar next week.
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EduRev SSC CGL answered |
Option A: "She had been reading a novel when we called her," is the correct answer. This sentence accurately uses the past perfect continuous tense, showing an action that was ongoing in the past (reading a novel) before being interrupted by another past event (the call). The other options use different tenses: present perfect continuous (Option B), past continuous (Option C), and future continuous (Option D).
Identify the sentence that correctly uses the past perfect continuous tense.- a)They had been waiting for the bus when it started to rain.
- b)She had been working at that company for ten years.
- c)We have been studying since morning.
- d)He had been driving all night.
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
They had been waiting for the bus when it started to rain.
b)
She had been working at that company for ten years.
c)
We have been studying since morning.
d)
He had been driving all night.
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EduRev SSC CGL answered |
Option D: "He had been driving all night," is the correct answer. This sentence correctly uses the past perfect continuous tense, indicating an action (driving) that was ongoing in the past. The other options either do not use the past perfect continuous tense correctly or use different tenses.
Which of the following sentences does not correctly use the past perfect continuous tense?- a)They had been waiting for the bus when it started to rain.
- b)She had been working at the company for five years before she got promoted.
- c)We had been studying when the lights went out.
- d)He had been sleeping for an hour at that time.
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
They had been waiting for the bus when it started to rain.
b)
She had been working at the company for five years before she got promoted.
c)
We had been studying when the lights went out.
d)
He had been sleeping for an hour at that time.
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EduRev SSC CGL answered |
Option D: "He had been sleeping for an hour at that time," does not correctly use the past perfect continuous tense. The sentence lacks a second past action or event to relate to the ongoing action (sleeping). The past perfect continuous tense typically shows an ongoing action in relation to another past event, which is not evident in this sentence.
Choose the sentence that correctly uses the past perfect continuous tense in a complex sentence.- a)Before the meeting started, they had been preparing the presentation.
- b)She is having been studying for hours when he called.
- c)They were having been playing tennis all afternoon.
- d)He will have been working until late.
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
Before the meeting started, they had been preparing the presentation.
b)
She is having been studying for hours when he called.
c)
They were having been playing tennis all afternoon.
d)
He will have been working until late.
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G.K Academy answered |
Option A: "Before the meeting started, they had been preparing the presentation," is the correct answer. It uses the past perfect continuous tense in a complex sentence structure, correctly showing that the preparation was ongoing before the start of the meeting. The other options either misuse the tense or use different tense forms altogether.
Choose the sentence that correctly uses the past perfect continuous tense in a negative form.- a)They hadn't been watching the movie for long before the power outage.
- b)She hasn't been reading the book since morning.
- c)We were not playing the game for an hour when it stopped.
- d)He will not have been driving all night.
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
They hadn't been watching the movie for long before the power outage.
b)
She hasn't been reading the book since morning.
c)
We were not playing the game for an hour when it stopped.
d)
He will not have been driving all night.
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G.K Academy answered |
Option A: "They hadn't been watching the movie for long before the power outage," is the correct answer. It uses the negative form of the past perfect continuous tense, indicating that the action of watching the movie had not been going on for a long duration before another past event (the power outage). The other options use different tense forms.
Identify the correct use of the past perfect continuous tense in a complex sentence.- a)After she had been cooking for hours, the meal was finally ready.
- b)They are having been playing football since afternoon.
- c)We will have been traveling for three days by tomorrow.
- d)He was playing guitar all night.
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
After she had been cooking for hours, the meal was finally ready.
b)
They are having been playing football since afternoon.
c)
We will have been traveling for three days by tomorrow.
d)
He was playing guitar all night.
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EduRev SSC CGL answered |
Option A: "After she had been cooking for hours, the meal was finally ready," is the correct answer. This complex sentence correctly uses the past perfect continuous tense to indicate that the action of cooking was ongoing for hours before the meal was ready. The other options use different tenses or incorrect tense constructions.
Fill in the blanks to form a question in the past perfect continuous tense: "How long ___________ you ___________ for the results before they were announced?"- a)are, waiting
- b)were, waiting
- c)have, been waiting
- d)had, been waiting
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
are, waiting
b)
were, waiting
c)
have, been waiting
d)
had, been waiting
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EduRev SSC CGL answered |
Option D: "had, been waiting" completes the question as "How long had you been waiting for the results before they were announced?" This correctly forms a question in the past perfect continuous tense, asking about the duration of an action (waiting) that was ongoing until another past event (the announcement of the results).
Which sentence is in the past perfect continuous tense?- a)They have been living here since 2010.
- b)She was reading a book when I saw her.
- c)We had been driving all night and were exhausted.
- d)He will be working late tonight.
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
They have been living here since 2010.
b)
She was reading a book when I saw her.
c)
We had been driving all night and were exhausted.
d)
He will be working late tonight.
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G.K Academy answered |
Option C: "We had been driving all night and were exhausted," is in the past perfect continuous tense. It shows an action (driving) that was ongoing in the past before another past event (becoming exhausted). The other options use the present perfect continuous (Option A), past continuous (Option B), and future continuous (Option D).
Which sentence is NOT in the past perfect continuous tense?- a)Before the alarm sounded, they had been sleeping peacefully.
- b)She had been writing her thesis for two years before she submitted it.
- c)We have been waiting for the bus since 8 AM.
- d)He had been training for the marathon since last year.
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
Before the alarm sounded, they had been sleeping peacefully.
b)
She had been writing her thesis for two years before she submitted it.
c)
We have been waiting for the bus since 8 AM.
d)
He had been training for the marathon since last year.
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G.K Academy answered |
Option C: "We have been waiting for the bus since 8 AM," is not in the past perfect continuous tense; it is in the present perfect continuous tense. The other options (A, B, D) correctly use the past perfect continuous tense, indicating actions that were ongoing in the past until another past event occurred.
Choose the correct negative form in the past perfect continuous tense: "I ___________ not ___________ television for long when she arrived."- a)am, watching
- b)had, been watching
- c)were, watching
- d)have, been watching
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
am, watching
b)
had, been watching
c)
were, watching
d)
have, been watching
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G.K Academy answered |
The correct answer is Option B: "had, been watching," completing the sentence as "I had not been watching television for long when she arrived." This correctly uses the negative form of the past perfect continuous tense, indicating that the action of watching TV had not been happening for a long time before her arrival.
Choose the correct negative form: "He _____________ sleeping well before he changed his mattress."- a)hadn't been
- b)haven't been
- c)didn't been
- d)doesn't been
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
hadn't been
b)
haven't been
c)
didn't been
d)
doesn't been
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T.S Academy answered |
The correct form is "He hadn't been sleeping well before he changed his mattress." In the Past Perfect Continuous Tense, 'had not been' (hadn't been) is used for negative sentences. This tense is used to express the duration of an action that was ongoing until a point in the past.
Identify the error in the sentence: "She had not been understand the problem for weeks."- a)She
- b)had not been
- c)understand
- d)for weeks
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
She
b)
had not been
c)
understand
d)
for weeks
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Target Study Academy answered |
The error lies in "understand". The correct form should be "understanding" as in "She had not been understanding the problem for weeks." In the Past Perfect Continuous Tense, 'had not been' is followed by the '-ing' form of the verb.
Select the appropriate verb form: "The students _____________ for the exam for several weeks before it was postponed."- a)has been studying
- b)have been studying
- c)had been studying
- d)was studying
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
has been studying
b)
have been studying
c)
had been studying
d)
was studying
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EduRev SSC CGL answered |
The correct answer is "The students had been studying for the exam for several weeks before it was postponed." In the Past Perfect Continuous Tense, 'had been' is used with plural subjects, followed by the '-ing' form of the verb.
Identify the correct negative form: "They _____________ watching the show for hours when the power went out."- a)hadn't been
- b)haven't been
- c)didn't been
- d)aren't been
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
hadn't been
b)
haven't been
c)
didn't been
d)
aren't been
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Bayshore Academy answered |
The correct answer is "They hadn't been watching the show for hours when the power went out." In the Past Perfect Continuous Tense, 'had not been' (hadn't been) is used for negative sentences about actions that were ongoing until another event occurred.
Identify the correctly formed question in the past perfect continuous tense.- a)Had you been working there for long when you received the promotion?
- b)Have you been working there for long when you received the promotion?
- c)Were you working there for long when you received the promotion?
- d)Are you working there for long when you received the promotion?
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
Had you been working there for long when you received the promotion?
b)
Have you been working there for long when you received the promotion?
c)
Were you working there for long when you received the promotion?
d)
Are you working there for long when you received the promotion?
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G.K Academy answered |
Option A: "Had you been working there for long when you received the promotion?" is the correct answer. This question correctly uses the past perfect continuous tense, inquiring about an action (working) that was ongoing in the past before another past event (receiving the promotion). The other options use different tenses and are not appropriate for this context.
Which sentence incorrectly forms a question in the past perfect continuous tense?- a)How long had you been waiting for the bus when it finally arrived?
- b)Had they been living here for long before you met them?
- c)Were you been working there for a year when you got promoted?
- d)Had she been teaching at the university before she retired?
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
How long had you been waiting for the bus when it finally arrived?
b)
Had they been living here for long before you met them?
c)
Were you been working there for a year when you got promoted?
d)
Had she been teaching at the university before she retired?
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Iq Funda answered |
Option C: "Were you been working there for a year when you got promoted?" is incorrect. The correct form should be "Had you been working..." to use the past perfect continuous tense in a question. This tense is used to ask about an action that was ongoing before another past action. The other options correctly form questions in the past perfect continuous tense.
Complete the question formed using the past perfect continuous tense: "_____ you _____ working on the project before the deadline was announced?"- a)Are, been
- b)Have, been
- c)Had, been
- d)Were, been
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
Are, been
b)
Have, been
c)
Had, been
d)
Were, been
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Iq Funda answered |
The correct completion is Option C: "Had, been," forming the question "Had you been working on the project before the deadline was announced?" This correctly uses the past perfect continuous tense to ask about an ongoing action in the past before another past event (the announcement of the deadline). The other options use incorrect tense forms for this context.
Which sentence incorrectly forms a question in the past perfect continuous tense?- a)How long had you been waiting for the bus when it finally arrived?
- b)Had they been living here for long before you met them?
- c)Were you been working there for a year when you got promoted?
- d)Had she been teaching at the university before she retired?
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
How long had you been waiting for the bus when it finally arrived?
b)
Had they been living here for long before you met them?
c)
Were you been working there for a year when you got promoted?
d)
Had she been teaching at the university before she retired?
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EduRev SSC CGL answered |
Option C: "Were you been working there for a year when you got promoted?" is incorrect. The correct form should be "Had you been working..." to use the past perfect continuous tense in a question. This tense is used to ask about an action that was ongoing before another past action. The other options correctly form questions in the past perfect continuous tense.
Choose the sentence that incorrectly uses the past perfect continuous tense.- a)He had been learning Spanish for two years before he visited Spain.
- b)They had not been feeling well since last week.
- c)We had been watching the show since it started.
- d)She had been eaten dinner when I called.
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
He had been learning Spanish for two years before he visited Spain.
b)
They had not been feeling well since last week.
c)
We had been watching the show since it started.
d)
She had been eaten dinner when I called.
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Target Study Academy answered |
The incorrect usage is found in Option D: "She had been eaten dinner when I called." The correct form should be "had been eating" to properly use the past perfect continuous tense. The sentence needs to indicate an ongoing action (eating) that was happening in the past before another past event (the call). The other options correctly use the past perfect continuous tense.
Choose the correctly formed question:- a)Had she been working here long when she got promoted?
- b)Have she been working here long when she got promoted?
- c)Did she been working here long when she got promoted?
- d)Is she been working here long when she got promoted?
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
Had she been working here long when she got promoted?
b)
Have she been working here long when she got promoted?
c)
Did she been working here long when she got promoted?
d)
Is she been working here long when she got promoted?
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Bayshore Academy answered |
The correct form is "Had she been working here long when she got promoted?" In questions with the Past Perfect Continuous Tense, 'had' precedes the subject, followed by 'been' and the '-ing' form of the main verb.
Choose the correct form of the verb: "Before the announcement, they _____________ about the changes for months."- a)had been talking
- b)have been talking
- c)were talking
- d)are talking
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
had been talking
b)
have been talking
c)
were talking
d)
are talking
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Iq Funda answered |
The correct form is "Before the announcement, they had been talking about the changes for months." In the Past Perfect Continuous Tense, 'had been' is used with all subjects, followed by the '-ing' form of the verb. This tense indicates an action that had been ongoing before another point in the past.
Choose the correctly formed question:- a)Had he been playing football before he injured his leg?
- b)Have he been playing football before he injured his leg?
- c)Did he been playing football before he injured his leg?
- d)Is he been playing football before he injured his leg?
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
Had he been playing football before he injured his leg?
b)
Have he been playing football before he injured his leg?
c)
Did he been playing football before he injured his leg?
d)
Is he been playing football before he injured his leg?
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G.K Academy answered |
The correct form is "Had he been playing football before he injured his leg?" In questions with the Past Perfect Continuous Tense, 'had' precedes the subject, followed by 'been' and the '-ing' form of the main verb.
Select the appropriate verb form: "She _____________ waiting for the news for several days."- a)has been
- b)have been
- c)had been
- d)was being
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
has been
b)
have been
c)
had been
d)
was being
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Iq Funda answered |
The correct answer is "She had been waiting for the news for several days." In the Past Perfect Continuous Tense, 'had been' is used with singular third-person subjects, followed by the '-ing' form of the verb.
Fill in the blank: "By the time the play ended, the audience ___________ applauding for several minutes."- a)has been
- b)had been
- c)were
- d)have been
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
has been
b)
had been
c)
were
d)
have been
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Iq Funda answered |
The correct answer is Option B: "had been," completing the sentence as "By the time the play ended, the audience had been applauding for several minutes." This correctly uses the past perfect continuous tense to express that the action of applauding was ongoing for a duration before the play ended.
Fill in the blank: "The musician ___________ for hours before the strings on his guitar broke."- a)had been playing
- b)has been playing
- c)were playing
- d)was playing
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
had been playing
b)
has been playing
c)
were playing
d)
was playing
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Iq Funda answered |
Option A: "had been playing" is the correct answer. This sentence requires the past perfect continuous tense to indicate that the musician had been continuously playing for hours before another past event occurred (the guitar strings broke). The other options do not correctly convey the continuity of the action up to a point in the past.
Choose the correct sentence:- a)He had been go to the gym before he moved.
- b)He has been going to the gym before he moved.
- c)He had been going to the gym before he moved.
- d)He is been going to the gym before he moved.
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
He had been go to the gym before he moved.
b)
He has been going to the gym before he moved.
c)
He had been going to the gym before he moved.
d)
He is been going to the gym before he moved.
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Iq Funda answered |
The correct sentence is "He had been going to the gym before he moved." The Past Perfect Continuous Tense is used here with 'had been' followed by the '-ing' form of the verb 'go'.
Find the error in the sentence: "We had not been understand the lecture before the break."- a)We
- b)had not been
- c)understand
- d)before the break
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
We
b)
had not been
c)
understand
d)
before the break
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G.K Academy answered |
The error is in "understand". The correct form is "understanding" as in "We had not been understanding the lecture before the break." In the Past Perfect Continuous Tense, 'had not been' is followed by the '-ing' form of the verb to describe an ongoing action that was not completed before another event in the past.
Find the error in the sentence: "I had been not eating properly before I started feeling ill."- a)I
- b)had been
- c)not
- d)eating
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
I
b)
had been
c)
not
d)
eating
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EduRev SSC CGL answered |
The error is in "had been". The correct form is "I had not been eating properly before I started feeling ill." In the Past Perfect Continuous Tense, 'had not been' is used to form negative sentences. This tense is often used to describe the duration of an action that was ongoing until a specific point in the past.
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