Question 39
POST_UTME_IMS_U
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2022
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ENGLISH
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objective
SHARED STIMULUS
The following sentence is in the present perfect tense. Identify the auxiliary verb and explain why it is used. The company has been increasing its profits steadily over the past year.
The following sentence is in the present perfect tense. Identify the auxiliary verb and explain why it is used.
Answer Options
Correct Answer
A.
The auxiliary verb is 'has', and it is used because the action started in the past and continues up to the present.
B.
The auxiliary verb is 'have', and it is used because the action started in the past and continues up to the present.
C.
The auxiliary verb is 'had', and it is used because the action started in the past and continues up to the present.
D.
The auxiliary verb is 'will have', and it is used because the action will start in the future.
Correct Answer
A
Correct Option:
The auxiliary verb is 'has', and it is used because the action started in the past and continues up to the present.
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Post Utme Ims U
2022
English
Question 39.
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2022
Post Utme Ims U
English
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