Identify the tense used in the following sentence:
I have been working on the problem.
A. Present Continuous
B. Present Perfect Continuous
C. Past Perfect
D. Past Continuous
Answer: Option B
Solution(By Examveda Team)
In this sentence, the structure "have been working" indicates the present perfect continuous tense. This tense is formed using the present tense of the auxiliary verb "have" (I have) followed by the present participle (-ing form) of the main verb "work." The present perfect continuous tense is used to express actions that started in the past, are still ongoing in the present, and may continue into the future.Join The Discussion
Comments ( 1 )
Identify the tense used in the following sentence:
I have been working on the problem.
A. Present Continuous
B. Present Perfect Continuous
C. Past Perfect
D. Past Continuous
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They will have been writing their letters.
A. Future Perfect Continuous
B. Future Continuous
C. Present Perfect Continuous
D. Present Perfect
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I will represent him in court.
A. Simple Present
B. Simple Future
C. Simple Past
D. Future Continuous
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I will give him a gift.
A. Simple Present
B. Simple Past
C. Present Continuous
D. Simple Future
Why is it option d instead of option b