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UI Post-UTME Use of English 2022 (Model questions) Question 15

Question 15

Tenses

Select the option that correctly identifies the tense of the verb in the sentence: "I have been studying for the exam."

  1. A.Past tense
  2. B.Present tense
  3. C.present perfect tense
  4. D.Present continuous tense
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (present perfect tense)

Explanation

'Have been studying' is the present perfect (continuous) form: have + been + -ing, for an action that began in the past and continues now.