Question 12
EasyOriginal questionChoose the correct form of the verb to fill the blank.
She ______ tea every morning, but today she is drinking coffee.
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer B
Correct answer: B
Explanation
"Every morning" is a habit, so the simple present is needed: "drinks". The second half, "today she is drinking", is about now.
Worth noting
"Is drinking" is used for today in the second half of the sentence. For the everyday habit, the tense is the simple present.
- Concept
- A habit against what is happening today
- Typical timeTypical
- 30 s
- Your timeYours
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