Parts of Speech in English

The parts of speech are the building blocks 3. Verb – Expresses an action or a state of being.
of grammar. They categorize words based on
o Example: Run, eat, is, have
their function in a sentence. Here are the
eight main parts of speech: o Sentence: He runs every morning.
1. Noun – Names a person, place, thing, or 4. Adjective – Describes or modifies a noun or
idea. pronoun.
o Example: Dog, city, happiness o Example: Beautiful, fast, happy
o Sentence: The dog ran across the o Sentence: She wore a beautiful dress.
park.
5. Adverb – Modifies a verb, adjective, or another
2. Pronoun – Replaces a noun to avoid adverb. It tells how, when, where, or to what extent.
repetition. o Example: Quickly, very, yesterday
o Example: He, she, they, it
o Sentence: He ran quickly to catch the bus.
o Sentence: Sarah loves books. She
reads every night.
6. Preposition – Shows the relationship between a noun
(or pronoun) and another word in the sentence.
o Example: In, on, at, under, from, to, by
o Sentence: The book is on the table.

7. Conjunction – Connects words, phrases, or clauses.

o Example: And, but, because, or
o Sentence: She wanted to go out, but it was raining.

8. Interjection – Expresses sudden emotion or

exclamation.
o Example: Wow!, Oh!, Oops!
o Sentence: "Wow! That was amazing!"
WHAT IS THE
PREPOSITION?
A preposition is a word that shows
the relationship between a noun or
pronoun and other words in a
sentence. It often tells us about place,
time, direction, manner, cause, or
possession.
“IN”
The preposition "in" is used to show
place, time, or condition. Here are 2. To show time (Longer Periods)
uses of this preposition:  Use "in" for months, years, centuries,
1. To Show Place (Inside Something) and long periods.
 Use "in" when something is inside a o Examples:
space (room, building, city, country,  My birthday is in July.
etc.).
 He was born in 2000.
o Examples:
 We will travel in the summer.
 She is in the room.
 I live in New York.
 The cat is in the box.
“AT”
The preposition "at" is used to indicate specific
points in place, time, or situations. Here’s 2. To show a specific time
when to use it: Use "at" for exact times, holidays, or specific moments.
 Examples:
1. To show a specific place (Point or o The train arrives at 5 PM.
Location)
o We eat dinner at noon.
Use "at" when referring to a particular point
o He called me at midnight.
or exact location (not inside or within
something). 3. To Show an Event or Situation
 Examples: Use "at" when referring to events or social gatherings.
o She is at the bus stop.  Examples:
o He is at home. o They are at a wedding.
o He lives at 13 Long Street. o I met her at a party.
o I’m visiting my grandmother at the o He spoke at the conference.
“ON” 2. To show Time (Specific Days & Dates)
The preposition "on" is used to indicate Use "on" for days of the week, specific dates, and special day
position, time, subjects, and specific
 Examples:
conditions.
o We have a meeting on Monday.
o She was born on July 4th.
1. To Show Position (Resting or Attached
to a Surface) o They got married on Christmas Eve.
Use "on" when something is physically 3. To Indicate a Topic or Subject
touching or attached to a surface.
Use "on" when referring to topics, subjects, or media.
 Examples:  Examples:
o The book is on the table.
o I read a book on history.
o There is a stain on your shirt.
o She gave a speech on climate change.
o The painting is on the wall.
o There is a documentary on Netflix.
“TO” 2. To Indicate a Limit or Endpoint
The preposition "to" is used to indicate Use "to" when something reaches a certain limit or boundary.
direction, movement, limits, purpose,  Examples:
relationships, and time.
o The temperature dropped to 5°C.
o The meeting lasted from 2 PM to 4 PM.
1. To Show Direction or Movement
o His patience was pushed to the limit.
Use "to" when something or someone is
moving toward a place, person, or thing. 3. To Show Purpose or Reason
 Examples: Use "to" when describing the purpose of an action (similar to "in
order to").
o We are going to the park.
 Examples:
o She walked to the store.
o She studies hard to pass the exam.
o He handed the book to me.
o He left early to catch the bus.
o I am going to buy some groceries.
4. To Indicate a Relationship or Connection
Use "to" when talking about connections 6. To Indicate Possession or Belonging
between things or people. Use "to" when something belongs to someone or is related
 Examples: to them.
o She is married to John.  Examples:
o This song is dedicated to my mother. o This book belongs to me.

o His reaction was surprising to me. o That advice was useful to him.

5. To Express Time or a Range 7. To Show a Comparison or Preference

Use "to" when referring to time spans or Use "to" when comparing two things.
schedules.  Examples:
 Examples: o I prefer coffee to tea.
o It’s five minutes to midnight. o This movie is similar to the one we watched last week.
o The office is open from Monday to Friday.
“FROM” 2. To Indicate a Starting Point (Time or Place)
The preposition "from" is used to indicate Use "from" when describing where something begins.
origin, source, time, cause, distance,
 Examples:
difference, and exclusion.
o The store is open from 9 AM to 5 PM.
1. To Show Origin or Source
o They walked from the school to the park.
Use "from" when indicating where
something or someone comes from. o He has been working from home this week.

 Examples: 3. To Express Cause or Reason

o She is from Japan. Use "from" when explaining what caused something.
o I received a letter from my friend.  Examples:
o This product is made from recycled o She is tired from working all day.
materials. o He suffers from allergies.
o The damage resulted from the heavy rain.
4. To Indicate Distance
Use "from" when measuring distance between two
points.
 Examples:
CONCLUSION:
o The hotel is 5 miles from the airport.
o We live far from the city.
"To" indicates the direction of
o The store is just a few steps from here. movement towards a destination or
5. To Indicate Exclusion or Prevention end point, while "from" indicates the
starting point or origin of movement.
Use "from" when referring to someone or something
being excluded or prevented from something.
 Examples:
o He was banned from entering the club.
o Keep the baby away from the fire.
o She refrained from making any comments.
Answer: b
Choose which sentence is constructed best?

a. I is a cold.
b. I am cold.
c. I has cold.
d. I have cold.
What is a Verb?
A verb is a word that expresses an action, a state of 2. In Questions
being, or an occurrence. It is an essential part of a
When forming a question, "is" usually comes
sentence because it tells what the subject is doing or
before the subject.
what is happening.
 Examples:
“IS” o Is she your teacher?
The word "is" is a form of the verb "to be" and is
o Is the weather nice today?
used in the present tense with singular subjects.
3. In Negative Sentences
To make a sentence negative, add "not" after
1. With Singular Subjects
"is."
Use "is" when talking about one person, thing, or
 Examples:
place (he, she, it, or a singular noun).
o He is not at home.
 Examples:
o The food is not ready yet
o She is my sister.
“AM”
The word "am" is a form of the verb "to be." Specifically,
"am" is the first-person singular present tense of "be." Incorrect Uses of "Am"
When to Use "Am"
🚫 Never use "am" without "I."
1. With the pronoun "I" 🚫 Wrong: Am going to the store.
o "Am" is only used with "I" (first-person ✅ Correct: I am going to the store.
singular).
CONCLUSION:
o Example: I am happy.
"Am" is used when referring to the subject "I"
2. To describe a state or condition (first person singular), while "is" is used with
o Used to express feelings, identity, or characteristics. third-person singular subjects like "he," "she," or
o Example: I am tired. "it"; essentially, "am" is for yourself, and "is" is for
someone or something else.
3. To indicate actions in the present continuous
tense
o Used with "-ing" verbs to show an action
happening now.
“HAS”
The word "has" is the present tense 2. In Present Perfect Tense
form of the verb "to have" and is used Use "has" with past participles to show actions that
with singular subjects. It shows happened at an unspecified time before now.
possession, experience, or necessity.
 Examples:
o She has finished her homework.
1. With Singular Subjects
o He has traveled to Japan.
Use "has" with he, she, it, or singular
3. In Negative Sentences
nouns.
 To make a sentence negative, use "has not" (hasn't).
Examples:
 Examples:
o She has a new book.
o He has not called today.
o The dog has a collar.
o She hasn't seen the movie.
o My brother has a car.
“HAVE”
The word "have" is a verb that can be used in
different ways. It is the base form of the verb and is 3. To Form the Present Perfect Tense
used with plural subjects or the pronouns "I," o Used with the past participle of a verb to talk
"you," "we," and "they." about actions that happened at an unspecified
time.
When to Use "Have" o Example: They have eaten lunch.
1. To Show Possession 4. To Express Obligation (in Some Cases)
o Used to indicate ownership or things someone o Used in the phrase "have to" to mean "must."
has.
o Example: I have to wake up early.
o Example: I have a new phone.
o Example: They have to finish their
o Example: They have three dogs.
homework.
2. To Talk About Experiences
5. As an Auxiliary (Helping) Verb
o Used to describe something someone has
o Used to help form different verb tenses.
done.
o Example: I have been working all day.
o Example: I have visited Japan before.
Common Mistakes CONCLUSION:
🚫 Wrong: He have a car. "Has" and "have" are both forms of the verb
✅ Correct: He has a car. "to have," but "has" is used with singular third-
person subjects like "he," "she," and "it,"
🚫 Wrong: She have gone home. while "have" is used with all other subjects like
✅ Correct: She has gone home. "I," "you," "we," and "they".
Choose which sentence is constructed best?
a. I is a cold.
b. I am cold.
c. I has cold.
d. I have cold.
Choose which sentence is constructed best?
a. I is a cold.
b. I am cold.
c. I has cold.
d. I have cold.

Answer: b
Whose key is that?
a. It’s of Cate
b. It’s Cate’s
c. It’s Cate
d. It’s to Cate
“APOSTROPHE (‘)” 3. Plural Nouns NOT Ending in "s" (Add 's)
You use an apostrophe (') to show ownership or possession in For irregular plural nouns (that don’t end in "s"), add 's
the following ways: like a singular noun.
1. Singular Nouns (Add 's)  Examples:
For singular nouns, add 's to show ownership. o The children’s toys (the toys belong to multiple
 Examples: children)

o The dog’s leash (the leash belongs to one dog) o The men’s bathroom (the bathroom for multiple
men)
o My brother’s car (the car belongs to one brother)
o The women’s club (the club for multiple women)
o The teacher’s book (the book belongs to one teacher)
4. Names Ending in "s"
2. Plural Nouns Ending in "s" (Add ')
For singular names ending in "s", both 's and just ' are
For plural nouns that already end in "s", just add an apostrophe
acceptable (depends on style rules).
(') after the "s".
 Examples:
 Examples:
o James’s book (or James’ book)
o The dogs’ leashes (the leashes belong to multiple dogs)
o Chris’s car (or Chris’ car)
o The teachers’ lounge (the lounge belongs to multiple
teachers)
Whose key is that?
a. It’s of Cate
b. It’s Cate’s
c. It’s Cate
d. It’s to Cate
Whose key is that?
a. It’s of Cate
b. It’s Cate’s
c. It’s Cate
d. It’s to Cate
Answer: b
I am fed up ____________ this
exercise
a. To do
b. To doing
c. With doing
d. For doing
“TO”
The preposition "to" is used to indicate
direction, movement, limits, purpose,
relationships, and time.
“FOR”
The word "for" is a preposition used to indicate 3. To Indicate Benefit or Advantage (Who
purpose, duration, benefit, or direction. Here are its benefits from something)
common uses:
o Example: Exercising is good for your
When to Use "For" health.
1. To Show Purpose or Reason (Why something o Example: This job is perfect for me.
is done)
4. To Show a Favor or Support
o Example: This gift is for you.
o Example: I am happy for you.
o Example: I bought a cake for the party.
o Example: He voted for the new
2. To Indicate Duration (How long something president.
happens)
5. To Express a Destination or Goal
o Example: We waited for two hours.
o Example: They left for Paris this
o Example: She lived in London for five morning.
years.
o Example: I am heading for the
airport.
 Common Mistakes
6. To Show an Exchange or Replacement 🚫 Wrong: I waited since two hours.
o Example: I paid $20 for this book. ✅ Correct: I waited for two hours.
o Example: She exchanged her dress 🚫 Wrong: This medicine is good to
for a larger size.
your health.
✅ Correct: This medicine is good for
your health.
“WITH”
The word "with" is a preposition that is used to show
a relationship between things or people. It has different
uses depending on the context. 3. To Describe an Attribute or Characteristic
o Used to describe how someone or something
When to Use "With"
appears.
1. To Show Connection or Association
o Example: The girl with curly hair is my
o Used to indicate that something is together or
sister.
related to something else.
o Example: He spoke with confidence.
o Example: She went to the mall with her
friends. 4. To Show Manner or Emotion

o Example: I enjoy coffee with sugar. o Used to describe the way someone does
something.
2. To Indicate a Tool or Instrument
o Example: She looked at him with anger.
o Used to describe how something is done.
o Example: They listened with interest.
o Example: He wrote the letter with a pen.
o Example: She fixed the machine with a
 Common Mistakes:
6. To Indicate Support or Agreement
🚫 Wrong: I will go in my friend.
o Used when expressing being on someone's
✅ Correct: I will go with my friend.
side.
o Example: I agree with you.
🚫 Wrong: He cut the paper by a scissor.
✅ Correct: He cut the paper with a scissor.
o Example: Are you with us or against
us?
CONCLUSION:
Key Difference in Meaning
✔ "With" = Togetherness, method,
possession
✔ "For" = Purpose, benefit, duration
I am fed up ____________ this exercise
a. To do
b. To doing
c. With doing
d. For doing
I am fed up ____________ this exercise
a. To do
b. To doing
c. With doing
d. For doing
Answer: c
By this time next year, I _________
all my exams
a. Will take
b. Will have taken
c. Have taken
d. Take
 TENSES
When to Use the Present Perfect Tense
1. PRESENT PERFECT TENSE The present perfect tense is used to describe actions or events
The present perfect tense is used to describe that started in the past but are still relevant in the present or
actions or events that happened at an unspecified have just been completed. It is formed using "has" or "have" +
past participle (e.g., I have eaten, She has finished).
time in the past but are still relevant to the present
or continue up to now. It is formed using "have" or When to Use It:
"has" + past participle of the verb. 1. To talk about actions that started in the past and
continue in the present
Structure:
o She has lived in New York for five years. (She still lives
 Singular: He/She/It has + past participle
there.)
 Plural & I/You: I/You/We/They have + past o I have worked here since 2010. (I still work here.)
participle
2. To talk about experiences (without mentioning when they
happened)
o I have traveled to Japan. (At some point in my life, but no
specific time.)
o She has never tried sushi.
3. To describe recent actions with a 2. PRESENT SIMPLE TENSE
present effect
The present simple tense is used for actions that are
o I have lost my keys. (I still don’t regular, general, or always true. It follows the basic
have them.) structure:
o She has just finished her Structure:
homework.  Singular (he, she, it): Uses the base verb + s/es
4. To talk about multiple actions that  Plural & I/You/We/They: Uses the base verb
happened over time until now
When to Use the Present Simple Tense
o He has written three books.
🔹 [Subject] + [Base Verb] (+ s/es for he, she, it)
o We have watched this movie many
times.  I work. / She works.
 They play. / He plays.
When to Use It:
1. For general facts and universal truths 4. For permanent situations or long-term states

o The sun rises in the east. o He works in a bank.

o Water boils at 100°C. o They live in London.

2. For habits and routines (things we do 5. For instructions and directions

regularly) o You turn left at the next street.
o I go to the gym every day. o Boil the water, then add the pasta.
o She always drinks coffee in the morning. 6. For emotions, feelings, and opinions (with state
3. For schedules and timetables (fixed verbs like love, hate, believe, need, want, know, etc.)
future events) o I love chocolate.
o The train leaves at 8 AM. o She doesn’t believe in ghosts.
o School starts in September.  Do NOT use the present simple for actions
happening right now → Use present continuous
instead (I am eating instead of I eat).
3. PRESENT CONTINUOUS TENSE
When to Use the Present Continuous Tense
The present continuous tense is used for actions that are 2. For temporary actions (not permanent, but
happening right now or around the present time. The
happening around now)
structure is:
o I am staying at my friend’s house this week.
🔹 [Subject] + [am/is/are] + [verb + ing]
 I am studying. o She is working on a big project these days.
 She is working. o He is learning Spanish.
 They are playing. 3. For future plans or arrangements (when the
When to Use It: time is decided)
1. For actions happening right now (at the moment o We are meeting them at 7 PM.
of speaking)
o She is flying to Paris next week.
o I am talking to you right now.
o They are getting married in June.
o She is cooking dinner.
o They are watching TV.
 Important Notes:
4. For changing situations or trends
❌ Do NOT use the present continuous with
o The climate is getting warmer.
stative verbs (e.g., know, love, hate, want,
o More people are using electric cars. need, believe, understand). Use present simple
o Technology is advancing rapidly. instead.
 ❌ I am knowing the answer. → ✅ I know the
answer.
 ❌ She is wanting coffee. → ✅ She wants coffee.
4. FUTURE SIMPLE TENSE
2. For predictions about the future
When to Use the Future Simple Tense
o It will rain tomorrow.
The future simple tense is used to talk about
o People will travel to Mars one day.
things that will happen in the future. The
structure is: o You will love this movie!
🔹 [Subject] + will + [base verb] 3. For promises, offers, or refusals
 I will call you later. o I will help you with your homework. (promise)
 She will help us. o She will call you later. (promise)
 They will arrive at 8 PM. o I will not tell anyone your secret. (promise)
When to Use It: 4. For future facts or things that will definitely
1. For decisions made at the moment of happen
speaking o The sun will rise at 6 AM tomorrow.
o It’s cold! I will close the window. o You will turn 18 next year.
o I forgot my wallet! Don’t worry, I will pay o Christmas will be on a Wednesday in 2025.
for you.
 2. To describe an action that will be completed
before another future action
5. FUTURE PERFECT TENSE o Example: I will have finished my work before
The future perfect tense is used to describe an you arrive.
action that will be completed before a specific o (My work will be done before you get here.)
point in the future.
3. To indicate a duration of an action that
Structure:
continues up to a point in the future
Subject + will have + past participle (verb in o Example: By 2026, they will have lived in this
third form)
city for ten years.
When to Use Future Perfect Tense: o (They will complete ten years of living there by
1. To show that an action will be finished that time.)
before a certain time in the future
Examples:
o Example: By next year, she will have
 She will have written the report by tomorrow.
graduated from college.
 By the time we reach the station, the train will have
o (She will finish her studies before next year.)
left.
 They will have completed the project before the
By this time next year, I _________ all
my exams
a. Will take
b. Will have taken
c. Have taken
d. Take
By this time next year, I _________ all
my exams
a. Will take
b. Will have taken
c. Have taken
d. Take
Answer: b
They have put speed bumps on the road to
_________ accidents
a. Prohibit
b. Prevent
c. Avoid
d. Forbid
PROHIBIT
FORBID
 Means to officially not allow something (usually  Means to strongly tell someone not to do
by law or rule).
something (often used by people in
 Example: The school prohibits smoking inside the authority).
campus.  Example: My parents forbid me from staying
PREVENT out late.
 Key Differences:
Means to stop something from happening
before it occurs.  "Prohibit" → Official rule or law stopping
 something.
Example: Wearing a seatbelt helps prevent injuries
in an accident.  "Prevent" → Taking action to stop something
from happening.
AVOID
 "Avoid" → Making a personal choice to stay
 Means to stay away from something or not let
away from something.
it happen (by choice).
 "Forbid" → Strongly telling someone not to do
 Example: I avoid eating junk food to stay healthy.
something.
They have put speed bumps on the road to _________
accidents
a. Prohibit
b. Prevent
c. Avoid
d. Forbid
They have put speed bumps on the road to _________
accidents
a. Prohibit
b. Prevent
c. Avoid
d. Forbid
Answer: b
You ____________________ to use your mobile so there’s no point in
leaving it on.
a. Are allowed
b. Have
c. Aren’t allowed
d. Can’t
You ____________________ to use your mobile so there’s no point in
leaving it on.
a. Are allowed
b. Have
c. Aren’t allowed
d. Can’t
Answer: c
She has been ________ of murdering her husband
a. Charged
b. Arrested
c. Blamed
d. Accused
Arrested → When the police take someone into custody.
o Example: The police arrested him for theft. Blamed → When someone is held responsible for
something, but not necessarily legally.
(Use arrested when someone is officially
o Example: He blamed his friend for the
taken by authorities.)
accident.
Charged → When someone is officially accused of a
(Use blamed in general situations, not
crime in court.
just legal ones.)
o Example: He was charged with fraud.
CONCLUSION:
(Use charged when legal action is being taken
Arrested → Taken by police,
against someone.)
Charged → Legal case filed,
Accused → When someone is said to have done
something wrong, but it's not proven yet. Accused → Said to be guilty,

o Example: She was accused of lying to the police. Blamed → Held responsible (not
necessarily legal).
(Use accused when someone is blamed but
not officially charged.)
She has been ________ of murdering her husband
a. Charged
b. Arrested
c. Blamed
d. Accused
She has been ________ of murdering her husband
a. Charged
b. Arrested
c. Blamed
d. Accused

Answer: d
I went to the bookshop _________ ‘Harry Potter’

a. For buying
b. To buy
c. To buying
d. For to buy
I went to the bookshop _________ ‘Harry Potter’

a. For buying
b. To buy
c. To buying
d. For to buy
Answer: b
He is interested ________ learning Romanian.
a. In
b. On
c. To
d. For
He is interested ________ learning Romanian.
a. In
b. On
c. To
d. For
Answer: a
The doctor gave me a ______ for some medicine last
week.
a. Note
b. Recipe
c. Prescription
d. Receipt
 Prescription → A written order from a doctor for
Note → A short piece of writing to remember medicine.
something or give information. o The doctor gave me a prescription for
o She left a note on the fridge reminding me to antibiotics.
buy milk. o You need a prescription to buy this medication
o I took notes during the lecture to review later. at the pharmacy.

Recipe → A set of instructions for preparing food or Receipt → A piece of paper that shows proof of
drinks. payment.

o This is my grandmother’s secret recipe for o Keep the receipt in case you need to return the
chocolate cake. shoes.

o The cookbook has an easy recipe for o I asked for a receipt after paying for my
homemade pasta. groceries.
The doctor gave me a ______ for some medicine last
week.
a.Note
b.Recipe
c.Prescription
d.Receipt
The doctor gave me a ______ for some medicine last
week.
a.Note
b.Recipe
c.Prescription
d.Receipt
Answer: c
What _____________ next weekend?
a. Do you do
b. Are you doing
c. Will you do
d. Did you do
 Will you do
Do you do o "Will you do" is the simple future tense, used
o "Do you do" is not used for future plans. when asking about future actions that are
It is used for routines or habits, like not planned yet.
"What do you do on weekends?" o Example: "What will you do next weekend?"
Are you doing (This suggests that the person hasn’t decided
yet and you are asking about their possible
o "Are you doing" is the present continuous
future actions.)
tense, which is commonly used to talk
about definite future plans. Did you do
o Example: "What are you doing next "Did you do" is in the past tense, so it would only work
weekend?" (This implies the speaker if asking about last weekend.
expects you to have plans already.) o Example: "What did you do last weekend?"
What _____________ next weekend?
a. Do you do
b. Are you doing
c. Will you do
d. Did you do
What _____________ next weekend?
a. Do you do
b. Are you doing
c. Will you do
d. Did you do
Answer: b
Why are you so hungry?
Oh, I _________ breakfast this morning
a. Didn’t have
b. Don’t have
c. Hadn’t
d. Haven’t
Didn’t have (Past Simple Tense) Hadn’t (Past Perfect)
- Past Simple is used for things that happened and Past perfect is used when one past event happened
are finished. before another past event.

Example: I didn't have enough time to finish my Example: I hadn’t seen her in years before we met
homework. again.

Don’t have (Present Simple) Haven’t (Present Perfect)

- Present Simple, which is used for general habits - Present perfect is sometimes used for events that
(e.g., "I don’t have breakfast on weekdays"). happened at an unspecified time in the past.

Example: I don’t have to worry about everything. Example: I haven’t seen that movie yet.
Why are you so hungry?
Oh, I _________ breakfast this morning
a. Didn’t have
b. Don’t have
c. Hadn’t
d. Haven’t
 Why are you so hungry?
Oh, I _________ breakfast this morning
a. Didn’t have
b. Don’t have
c. Hadn’t
d. Haven’t
Answer: a
My mother _________ the carpet when I got home
yesterday afternoon
a. Is hoovering
b. Was hoovering
c. Were hoovering
d. Has been hoovering
"Is" (Present tense, singular)
"Were" (Past tense, plural)
-Used with singular subjects in the
-Used with plural subjects in the past tense.
present tense.
Example:
Example:
They were at the park last evening.
She is happy today.
-Also used for singular subjects with "you" and "I" in
hypothetical or unreal situations.
"Was" (Past tense,
Example:
singular)
If I were a bird, I would fly.
-Used with singular subjects in
the past tense. If I were you, I would follow my dreams.

Example:
He was late for school
yesterday.
“Has been” (Present perfect, singular)
-Used with singular subjects to show an action that started in the
past and continues in the present.
Example:
She has been working here for five years.
He has been sick since Monday.
The weather has been very cold lately.
My mother _________ the carpet when I got home
yesterday afternoon
a. Is hoovering
b. Was hoovering
c. Were hoovering
d. Has been hoovering
My mother _________ the carpet when I got home
yesterday afternoon
a. Is hoovering
b. Was hoovering
c. Were hoovering
d. Has been hoovering

Answer: b
Explain each choice in the question below
Drive ________ otherwise you’ll have an
accident
a. More careful
b. Less carefully
c. More carefully
d. Much more careful
Explain each choice in the question below
Drive ________ otherwise you’ll have an
accident
a. More careful
b. Less carefully
c. More carefully
d. Much more careful
Answer: c