Question

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.
I usually watch TV, but at present I _____ to the radio.

• A. am listening
• B. listened
• C. listening
• D. will listen

Answer 1

The correct option is A am listening

In the sentence, the words 'at present' clearly indicate that the tense of the sentence is present tense. Also, the sentence indicates that the subject's activity is currently ongoing. Thus, the answer must be in the present continuous tense.

Option A is correct. 'am listening' is in the present continuous tense. It indicates that the subject usually watches TV, but he/she is currently listening to the radio. Thus, it is the correct answer.

Option B is incorrect. 'listened' is in the past tense whereas the sentence requires present tense. Thus, using 'listened' will make the tense of the sentence inconsistent.

Option C is incorrect. 'listening' is in the present continuous tense but, it is an incomplete verb since it does not contain an auxiliary. Thus, using it will make the sentence grammatically incorrect.

Option D is incorrect. 'will listen' is in the future tense and not the present continuous tense. Thus, using it will make the tense of the sentence inconsistent.