Question

Find the most suitable option to replace the verb phrase in bold to retain the meaning of the sentence.

You are not completing your work so far.

• A. Have not completed
• B. Complete
• C. Completes
• D. Will not complete

Answer 1

The correct option is A Have not completed

From the given sentence it is clear that the work has not been completed yet. The present perfect tense is used to describe an action that began in the past and continued to the present time. Since we are asked to replace the verb phrase without changing the meaning of the given sentence, option A, 'have not completed' (present perfect tense) is the correct answer.

Options B, C and D are incorrect because these options are not in the present perfect tense and using them to replace the verb phrase in bold would change the meaning of the sentence.