Question

Fill in the blank using correct form of the verb:
______ you ________ a newspaper everyday?

• A. Are-reading
• B. Have-read
• C. Do-read
• D. Were-reading

Answer 1

The correct option is C Do-read

The word, 'everyday' in the sentence indicates that the activity mentioned n the sentence is a habitual activity. The simple present tense is used to denote a habitual activity.

Option A: The sentence, 'Are you reading a newspaper everyday?' is grammatically incorrect as it uses the present continuous form of the verb, 'read'. Present continuous tense is not used to express a habitual activity. It is used to describe an activity which is continuing at the time of speaking. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Option B: The phrase, 'Have you reading' is grammatically incorrect as the auxiliary 'have' needs to be used along with the word, 'been'. 'Have you been reading' is the correct usage and it is in present perfect continuous tense. As it is not in simple present tense, this option is incorrect.

Option C: The phrase, 'Do you read' is in simple present tense and can denote a habitual activity. Hence, this option is correct.

Option D: The phrase, 'Were you reading' is in past continuous tense. It cannot denote a habitual activity which occurs everyday. Hence, this option is incorrect.