Verbs and Tenses

1. What is the key difference in meaning between 'She has gone home' and 'I've been to Nepal'?

• A) 'Has gone' implies the person is currently at the location, while 'have been' implies the visit is completed and the person is no longer there.
• B) 'Has gone' is used for short trips, while 'have been' is used for long journeys.
• C) There is no difference in meaning; both refer to a past trip.
• D) 'Has gone' is formal English, while 'have been' is informal.

2. The simple present tense can be used for future events. In which context is this usage correct?

• A) For personal plans and intentions.
• B) For predictions about the weather.
• C) For events that are part of a fixed schedule or timetable.
• D) For actions happening at the time of speaking.

3. How is the simple present tense typically formed for a main verb?

• A) By adding 'be' before the verb
• B) By adding '-ing' to the verb
• C) By using the main verb without an auxiliary
• D) By using 'have' with the past participle

4. Which sentence best exemplifies the use of the present perfect continuous for an activity that has very recently finished and has a visible result?

• A) 'I've been cleaning the kitchen.'
• B) 'She has already left.'
• C) 'The train arrives at 8 in the morning.'
• D) 'Dr. Sayeed has been treating my father for years.'

5. Under which specific condition can a state verb like 'be' be used in the continuous form (e.g., 'he's being so irrational')?

• A) When describing a permanent quality.
• B) When it means someone is acting or behaving in a certain way.
• C) When asking a question about someone's location.
• D) It can never be used in the continuous form.

6. Why is the sentence 'I like this painting' grammatically correct while 'I'm liking this painting' is generally considered incorrect?

• A) The verb 'like' is an emotion verb which is not typically used in the continuous form.
• B) The continuous form is only used for actions that last a long time.
• C) 'Like' is an irregular verb that does not take an '-ing' ending.
• D) The simple present is more formal than the present continuous.

7. According to the text, what is Mr. Ahmed's profession?

• A) A gardener
• B) A writer
• C) A teacher
• D) An engineer