They ___ the house all day and are still working. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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They ___ the house all day and are still working.

A. have been painting

B. were painting

C. painted

D. are painting

Answer: Option A

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Unfinished duration up to now.

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I ___ my arm. It hurts.

A. had broken

B. broke

C. have broken

D. break

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Past action with present result.

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I ___ this novel for a week now.

A. have been reading

B. am reading

C. read

D. was reading

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Correct Answer: Option A

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

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She ___ the guitar since she was 12.

A. has been playing

B. played

C. is playing

D. plays

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Duration from age 12.

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