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Which verb tense is used in the sentence 'For several years now, I _____ my paintings online'?

A sell
D will sell
C am selling
B have been selling (correct)

What is the correct adjective to describe how David passed his pilot's test?

A flying (correct)
B lively
D bright
C cool

Which sentence structure is correct in the sentence 'Never before _____ such an exciting collection of paintings in our exhibition'?

C have we had (correct)
A have we
B we have
D we have had

What does the word 'impression' mean in the sentence 'The report gives a false _____ of the profitability of the firm'?

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Which sentence correctly expresses the idea 'I don't think anyone wants to be judged by others'?

<p>B to be judged (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Present Perfect Continuous Tense

The present perfect continuous tense is used to describe an action that started in the past and is still ongoing. It is formed with the auxiliary verb "have/has" + been + the present participle of the main verb.

Adjective describing action

The adjective "flying" describes the manner in which David passed his pilot's test. It describes the action of passing the test with a strong focus on the skill of flying.

Sentence Inversion

Inversion is a grammatical structure where the subject and verb are reversed. This often occurs in sentences starting with a negative phrase like "Never before" or "Only then". The correct sentence uses inversion to emphasize the excitement of having such a collection of paintings.

Meaning of 'Impression'

The word 'impression' in the sentence means the overall effect or feeling that something creates. It is often used to describe how something appears to someone - in this case, the profitability of the firm.

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Grammatical Re-construction

This sentence uses a different grammatical construction to express the original idea. By placing the infinitive 'to be judged' at the beginning, it highlights the act of being judged and creates a general sense of reluctance about it.

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