Gopal ............ been playing tennis for two hours. (a) have (b) has (c) had. He said that he cheated by the shopkeeper. (a) am (b) was (c) shall.
Understand the Problem
The question is asking to choose the correct verb form for two sentences. It focuses on understanding verb tenses used in English.
Answer
has, was
The correct sentence is 'Gopal has been playing tennis for two hours.' and 'He said that he was cheated by the shopkeeper.'
Answer for screen readers
The correct sentence is 'Gopal has been playing tennis for two hours.' and 'He said that he was cheated by the shopkeeper.'
More Information
For present perfect continuous tense, 'has' is used with third-person singular subjects like 'Gopal'. In passive voice, 'was' is used for past events.
Tips
Using 'have' with a singular third person subject like 'Gopal' in a present perfect continuous tense is incorrect.
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