I ___ this novel for a week now. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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I ___ this novel for a week now.

A. am reading

B. was reading

C. have been reading

D. read

Answer: Option C

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Action started a week ago and still ongoing → Present Perfect Continuous.

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Question #1

They ___ in the queue for an hour before the bus arrived.

A. stood

B. have been standing

C. had been standing

D. were standing

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Duration before past event → Past Perfect Continuous.

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Question #2

I ___ him since Monday.

A. wasn't seeing

B. didn't see

C. hadn't seen

D. haven't seen

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
From past to present → Present Perfect negative.

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Question #3

She asked if I ___ the book.

A. had read

B. was reading

C. read

D. have read

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Indirect question about earlier action → Past Perfect.

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