Choose the correct tense for the sentence:My brother ……&...
"This year" indicates a time frame including the present. The present perfect tense "has passed" is used to describe an action completed in this time frame.
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Choose the correct tense for the sentence:My brother ……&...
Understanding the Sentence Structure
In the sentence "My brother ……………… the B.A. examination this year," we need to choose the correct verb tense to convey the appropriate meaning.
Analysis of Options
- a) has passed: This option uses the present perfect tense, which indicates an action that has been completed at some point in the past but has relevance to the present. Since the examination occurs this year, it implies that the action will be completed soon.
- b) will pass: This future tense suggests that the action has not yet occurred but will take place later. While this could be a tempting choice, it doesn't fit with the context of "this year" as it implies certainty about passing.
- c) passes: This present simple tense indicates a habitual action or a general truth. It does not fit the context of a specific event happening this year.
- d) passed: This past simple tense indicates that the examination has already occurred. Since the sentence refers to an event happening this year, this option is also incorrect.
Conclusion
The most appropriate choice is a) has passed, as it states that the action of passing the examination is relevant to the current year, suggesting that my brother is expected to pass the examination soon or has already completed it within the present timeframe. This tense effectively communicates the anticipation surrounding the examination results.