Question

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option.
I'm sorry, but I _____ the test yet.

• A. don't finish
• B. haven't finished
• C. didn't finish
• D. aren't finished

Answer 1

The correct option is B haven't finished

The sentence is missing a verb and so the answer must be a verb. In the sentence, the subject is saying sorry as his/her test is incomplete. Thus, the apology made by the subject should be justified. Also, the word 'yet' indicates that the action is incomplete and so, the verb must be in present tense.

Option A is incorrect. 'don't finish' makes the tone of the sentence assertive. It indicates that the subject claims that he/she does not finish the test and supports that claim. Thus, it does not justify the apology made by the subject and is incorrect.

Option B is correct. 'haven't finished' is in present perfect tense and so it justifies the incomplete action. Also, it supports the apology made by the subject by saying that the subject has not finished the test yet.

Option C is incorrect. 'didn't finish' is in past tense and so it does not indicate an incomplete action. Thus, it cannot be used in the sentence.

Option D is incorrect. 'aren't finished' is in present tense but the auxiliary verb used is incorrect. 'aren't' is generally used for plural subjects and the subject in the sentence is singular. Thus, the subject and verb do not agree with each other.