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English Language & Literature — CBSE Class 10 board question

Q1. [1]
Replace the underlined word used in the sentence with the best option given below: Since Sheenam study diligently for months, she will clear the competitive exam.
  1. (A) studying
  2. (B) was studied
  3. (C) has been studying
  4. (D) have been studied
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Model Answer

The correct answer is (C) has been studying.

"Since Sheenam has been studying diligently for months, she will clear the competitive exam."

Explanation

The sentence uses "since" indicating an action that began in the past and continues to the present, requiring Present Perfect Continuous tense ("has been studying"). The subject "Sheenam" is third-person singular, so "has" is correct, not "have." Options (A) and (B) are grammatically incorrect in this context.

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