Sentence Improvement - English (MCQ) for Bank, MBA, CAT, MAT, GMAT, SSC for Q. 20246
Q. In the sentence given below a part is underlined and for that part options are given. Choose the most suitable option that can replace the underlined part.
They are waiting for her since the afternoon.- Published on 17 Mar 16a. were waiting
b. wait
c. have been waiting
d. No improvement
ANSWER: have been waiting
In this sentence, the error is in the tense form. The correct choice is (c) as the sentence shows a continuous sense. The correct tense is therefore present perfect continuous (have been waiting)
