English Online Placement Test For Drc 12
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Writing (complete to write about your opinion) (30 words) I think mobile phones are important and most people need them. For example,
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This placement test assesses basic English grammar skills, suitable for determining language proficiency for DRC 12.
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Writing (complete the story ) (30-40 words) One day I traveled to Dubai with my family. We...
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Are you married .......... single?
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And
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Or
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But
Correct Answer
A. OrExplanation
The word "or" is the correct answer because it is used to present a choice or alternative between two options. In this case, the question is asking if the person is married or single, implying that these are the two possible options. The other options, "and" and "but," do not fit the context of the question and do not provide a suitable choice between the two given options.Rate this question:
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My sister. .............
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Has ten
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Is ten years old
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Has ten years
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Have 10 years
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A. Is ten years oldExplanation
The correct answer is "is ten years old" because it correctly states the age of the sister. The phrase "is ten years old" is grammatically correct and conveys the information that the sister is currently ten years old.Rate this question:
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I’m.............. taxi-driver.
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Any
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An
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A
Correct Answer
A. AExplanation
The correct answer is "a". In this sentence, the speaker is referring to their profession as a taxi-driver. The indefinite article "a" is used before a singular noun beginning with a consonant sound, which is the case here. "Any" is used in negative or interrogative sentences, and "an" is used before a singular noun beginning with a vowel sound.Rate this question:
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My teacher’s from Canada, and.................. name’s Lisa.
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Your
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Our
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Her
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Its
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A. HerExplanation
The correct answer is "her" because the sentence is referring to the teacher's name, which is a possessive pronoun. Since the teacher is from Canada, it is appropriate to use "her" to indicate that the teacher's name is Lisa.Rate this question:
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Cambridge...................a beautiful city.
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Be
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Are
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Is
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Has
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A. IsExplanation
The correct answer is "is" because it agrees with the subject "Cambridge" which is a singular noun. In this sentence, "is" is used to show that Cambridge is a beautiful city.Rate this question:
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Joe: When’s our next lesson? Steve: ............... Wednesday
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In
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On
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At
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A. OnExplanation
The correct answer is "on" because it is used to indicate specific days of the week. In this case, Steve is referring to a specific day (Wednesday) as the next lesson.Rate this question:
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I can.............. Spanish.
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Speaking
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To speak
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Speak
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Spoke
Correct Answer
A. SpeakExplanation
The correct answer is "speak." This is because the sentence is in the present tense and requires a verb that matches this tense. "Speaking" is the present participle form of the verb, "to speak," and is not appropriate in this context. "To speak" is the infinitive form of the verb and does not fit grammatically. "Spoke" is the past tense form of the verb and is not correct for the present tense sentence. Therefore, the correct answer is "speak."Rate this question:
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Anna in a bank.
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Work
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Works
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Is work
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Working
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A. WorksExplanation
The correct answer is "works" because it is the correct form of the verb to agree with the singular subject "Anna".Rate this question:
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Let’s tennis today.
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Play
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To play
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Playing
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Plays
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A. PlayExplanation
The correct answer is "play" because it is the base form of the verb and is used to talk about the action of playing tennis in general.Rate this question:
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What time get up in the morning?
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you
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Do you
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Are you
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You do
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A. Do youExplanation
The correct answer is "Do you". The question is asking about someone's morning routine and is using the verb "do" to inquire about their actions. The other options are not grammatically correct or do not make sense in the context of the question.Rate this question:
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.................... to go for a pizza this evening?
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Do you like
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What do you want
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How about
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Would you like
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A. Would you likeExplanation
The correct answer is "Would you like." This is because the phrase "Would you like" is commonly used to make an invitation or offer to someone. In this context, it is asking if the person would like to go for a pizza this evening.Rate this question:
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I to Italy for my holiday last year.
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Went
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Go
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Was
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Were
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A. WentExplanation
The sentence is in the past tense, indicating that the action of going to Italy already happened. "Went" is the correct past tense form of the verb "to go," making it the appropriate answer choice.Rate this question:
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I 18 years old when I started my first job.
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Were
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Had
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Was
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Am
Correct Answer
A. WasExplanation
The correct answer is "was" because the sentence is referring to a past event, specifically when the person started their first job. Since the person is currently 18 years old, it implies that the event happened in the past when they were 18. Therefore, the past tense form of the verb "to be" is used, which is "was" for the singular pronoun "I".Rate this question:
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I didn’t TV last night.
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Watched
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Watching
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Watch
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Not watched
Correct Answer
A. WatchExplanation
The correct answer is "watch". This is because the sentence is in the past tense and the subject "I" is the one who didn't perform the action of watching TV. Therefore, the verb should be in the base form "watch".Rate this question:
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My grandfather was born eighty years........................
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Since
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Last
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Ago
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When
Correct Answer
A. AgoExplanation
The correct answer is "ago". In this sentence, the phrase "eighty years" indicates a past period of time. The word "ago" is used to indicate that the action of being born occurred in the past, specifically eighty years before the present time.Rate this question:
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Sorry, I haven’t got coffee. Is tea OK?
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Any
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Many
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A
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Some
Correct Answer
A. AnyExplanation
The correct answer is "any". In the given sentence, the speaker is apologizing for not having coffee and asking if tea is acceptable instead. The word "any" is used to indicate that the speaker is open to any alternative, suggesting that they are willing to offer tea as an option.Rate this question:
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................... is this T-shirt?
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How many
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How much
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How price
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Where
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A. How muchExplanation
The correct answer is "How much." This is because the question is asking about the price of the T-shirt, which is a measurement of quantity or amount, rather than asking about the number of T-shirts or the location of the T-shirt.Rate this question:
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Hello, I speak to Jane, please?
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Do
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Will
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Can
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Am
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A. CanExplanation
The correct answer is "can". In this context, the speaker is asking if it is possible to speak to Jane. "Can" is used to express ability or capability, so the speaker is asking if they have the ability to speak to Jane.Rate this question:
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Look! It ...............
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Rains
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Raining
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Does rain
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Is raining
Correct Answer
A. Is rainingExplanation
The correct answer is "is raining" because the sentence is describing the current weather condition. "Is raining" is the present continuous tense, which is used to talk about actions happening at the moment of speaking.Rate this question:
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London is expensive than New York.
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More
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Very
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Too
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Quite
Correct Answer
A. MoreExplanation
The correct answer is "more". This is because the sentence is comparing the cost of living in London to the cost of living in New York, and stating that London is more expensive. "More" is the appropriate word to use in this context to indicate a higher degree or level.Rate this question:
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What’s............. ? You look upset.
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Bad
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Wrong
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Happen
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Matter
Correct Answer
A. WrongExplanation
The word "wrong" is the correct answer because it is the most appropriate response to the question "What's wrong?". When someone looks upset, it is common to ask this question to inquire about the reason behind their distress. Therefore, "wrong" is the best choice as it directly addresses the situation and expresses concern for the person's well-being.Rate this question:
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If you want to get fit, you................... do more sport.
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Will
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Would
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Should
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Have
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A. ShouldExplanation
The word "should" is the correct answer because it suggests a recommendation or advice. It implies that doing more sport is the appropriate or advisable action to take in order to get fit.Rate this question:
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Have you ever to Australia?
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Been
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Go
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Be
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Went
Correct Answer
A. BeenExplanation
The correct answer is "been". The question is asking if the person has ever been to Australia. "Been" is the past participle of the verb "be" and is used to indicate that someone has visited or traveled to a place.Rate this question:
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I’m sorry, but I can’t come to your party tonight.
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Much
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Awful
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Really
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Such
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A. ReallyExplanation
The word "really" is the correct answer because it is used to emphasize the speaker's apology. The sentence implies that the speaker is genuinely sorry and cannot attend the party. The other options ("much," "awful," and "such") do not convey the same level of sincerity in the apology.Rate this question:
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Many types of watches in Switzerland.
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Are made
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Made
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Are making
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Is made
Correct Answer
A. Are madeExplanation
The correct answer is "are made". This is because the sentence is talking about the production of watches in Switzerland, which implies that there are multiple types of watches being made in the country. The verb "are made" is the correct form to indicate this plural subject and action.Rate this question:
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What would you do if you a million pounds?
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Win
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Would win
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Won
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Winning
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A. WonExplanation
The question is asking about a hypothetical situation, "What would you do if you won a million pounds?" The verb "won" is the past tense form of "win," which is the correct answer in this context.Rate this question:
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I’m trying to money to buy a new car.
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Save
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Waste
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Spend
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lend
Correct Answer
A. SaveExplanation
The correct answer is "save". In the given context, the person is trying to accumulate or set aside money in order to purchase a new car. "Save" implies the act of keeping money aside for future use or a specific goal, which aligns with the person's intention to buy a car. The other options, such as "waste" and "spend", suggest using or consuming money rather than setting it aside. "Lend" involves giving money to someone else, which is not the intention mentioned in the sentence.Rate this question:
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You’re from Liverpool,..................... ?
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Aren’t you
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Isn’t it
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Don’t you
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Are you
Correct Answer
A. Aren’t youExplanation
The correct answer is "aren't you". This is because the question is asking for confirmation or agreement, and the use of "aren't you" is the appropriate tag question to use in this context.Rate this question:
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You to study hard if you want to pass your exams.
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Must
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Should
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Have
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Supposed
Correct Answer
A. HaveExplanation
The correct answer is "have". This is because the sentence is expressing a requirement or necessity, indicating that studying hard is something that needs to be done in order to pass exams. The modal verb "have" is used to convey this sense of obligation or necessity.Rate this question:
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My parents married since 1975.
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Have been
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Are
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Were
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Got
Correct Answer
A. Have beenExplanation
The correct answer is "have been." This is because the sentence is referring to an action that started in the past (1975) and is still continuing in the present. The present perfect continuous tense "have been" is used to express an action that started in the past and is still ongoing.Rate this question:
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