Jasmine _______ her family tree for months before she uncovered a dark secret. a) researches b) has researched c) has been researching d) had been researching

People used to have more respect for the elderly, whom they considered to be________. a bold b wise c rash d vain

If there is something you want to achieve, you should go_______ it. a for b to c near d at

Hayley can’t join us right now; she ___________ a meeting. a) attends b) is attending c) has attended d) was attending

Of course Joe won! He beat the rest _______ a mile. a over b for c by d above

Joe is ________ talking about his new car; it’s really annoying! a) usually b) often c) always d) seldom

Martin _______ the same woollen coat since high school. a) has b) is having c) has been having d) has had

He ______ on paying for dinner despite our suggestion to split the bill. a resisted b assisted c persisted d insisted

Henry ________ in sales, but now he’s a postman. a) works b) would work c) used to work d) is working

If you are committed to your goals, you will______ there in the end. a be b get c arrive d go

James isn’t here at the moment; he ______ to the gym. a ) has been b) has gone c) is going d) goes

Gary is too _______ and makes decisions without giving them any thought. a industrious b virtuous c impetuous d cautious

Loyalty is a quality that ________ dogs from other animals. a discriminates b distinguishes c disturbs d determines