PTE Reading: Collocations and Verb Tenses
15 Tough Practice Sets
Set 1
Passage:
The two technology firms officially announced
their merger yesterday. Currently, the legal teams __________ (1) the final
documents to ensure compliance. This merger process __________ (2) almost two
years ago, but the boards __________ (3) a mutual agreement only last week. By
the end of this fiscal year, the new entity __________ (4) over 15,000
employees worldwide. For the past six months, analysts __________ (5) the
potential impact of this union on global markets.
Options:
1.
A)
review / B) are reviewing / C) have reviewed / D) will review
2.
A)
begins / B) was beginning / C) began / D) had begun
3.
A)
reach / B) reached / C) have reached / D) were reaching
4.
A)
will have / B) will have
had / C) have / D) are having
5.
A)
analyze / B) analyzed / C) have been analyzing / D) will analyze
Set 2
Passage:
The university's research department
__________ (1) a groundbreaking study on renewable energy storage for the last
three years. The lead scientist __________ (2) the preliminary findings at a
conference next month. Currently, the team __________ (3) various battery
prototypes in their laboratory. The government __________ (4) significant
funding toward this project since its inception. By 2028, the researchers __________
(5) a commercially viable product that could revolutionize the electric vehicle
industry.
Options:
1.
A)
has been conducting
/ B) conducts / C) will conduct / D) conducted
2.
A)
presents / B) presented / C) has presented / D) will present
3.
A)
were testing / B) have tested / C) are testing / D) test
4.
A)
allocates / B) has allocated / C) was allocating / D) will allocate
5.
A)
will be launching / B) launched / C) have launched / D) will have launched
Set 3
Passage:
The local council __________ (1) the new
traffic management system in the city center. The construction crews __________
(2) the old roundabout last month. Currently, they __________ (3) the new
pedestrian crossings. The council __________ (4) that the project will reduce
congestion by 30%. By the time the project finishes, the city __________ (5)
over $5 million on this infrastructure upgrade.
Options:
1.
A)
implements / B) will implement / C) is implementing / D) implemented
2.
A)
demolished
/ B) demolish / C) have demolished / D) were demolishing
3.
A)
installed / B) were installing / C) have installed / D) are installing
4.
A)
estimates / B) estimated / C) has estimated / D) was estimating
5.
A)
will have spent
/ B) spent / C) spends / D) has spent
Set 4
Passage:
The international shipping company __________
(1) its global operations to reduce carbon emissions. The management team
__________ (2) the new sustainability strategy at the annual general meeting
yesterday. Currently, the engineers __________ (3) more fuel-efficient engine
designs. The company __________ (4) a 25% reduction in emissions by 2030. For
decades, the industry __________ (5) heavily on fossil fuels, but that paradigm
is now shifting rapidly.
Options:
1.
A)
overhauls / B) has overhauled / C) will overhaul / D) is overhauling
2.
A)
presents / B) presented / C) will present / D) has presented
3.
A)
test / B) have tested / C) are testing / D) tested
4.
A)
is targeting
/ B) targeted / C) has targeted / D) was targeting
5.
A)
depends / B) has depended / C) depended / D) will depend
Set 5
Passage:
The film director __________ (1) his latest
movie in the remote mountains of Patagonia for the past eighteen months. The
cast and crew __________ (2) the final scenes just two weeks ago. Currently,
the editing team __________ (3) the raw footage in the studio. The producers
__________ (4) a massive marketing campaign for the premiere next summer. By
the time the film releases, the director __________ (5) over three years of his
life to this single project.
Options:
1.
A)
has been shooting
/ B) shoots / C) shot / D) will shoot
2.
A)
shoot / B) have shot / C) shot / D) were shooting
3.
A)
will edit / B) have edited / C) edited / D) is editing
4.
A)
are planning
/ B) planned / C) have planned / D) were planning
5.
A)
will have dedicated / B) dedicated / C) has dedicated / D) dedicates
Set 6
Passage:
The pharmaceutical company __________ (1) a
new vaccine candidate for the past two years. The clinical trial results
__________ (2) extremely promising when they were released this morning.
Currently, the regulatory authorities __________ (3) the safety data
thoroughly. The company __________ (4) to begin mass production by the end of
the quarter. For months, public health officials __________ (5) the government
to expedite the approval process.
Options:
1.
A)
develops / B) has been developing / C) developed / D) will develop
2.
A)
appeared / B) appear / C)
have appeared / D) will appear
3.
A)
will review / B) reviewed / C) are reviewing / D) review
4.
A)
hopes / B) hoped / C) has hoped / D) was hoping
5.
A)
urge / B) have been urging / C) urged / D) will urge
Set 7
Passage:
The national railway system __________ (1) a
major digital transformation project. The engineers __________ (2) the new
signaling technology across all major routes. Last year, the government
__________ (3) $2 billion specifically for this initiative. Currently, the
construction teams __________ (4) the necessary fiber-optic cables along the
tracks. By 2027, the entire network __________ (5) fully automated and
AI-driven.
Options:
1.
A)
completed / B) will complete / C) is undertaking / D) has undertaken
2.
A)
were installing / B) have installed / C) installed / D) are installing
3.
A)
allocates / B) allocated /
C) will allocate / D) has allocated
4.
A)
lay / B) are laying / C) have laid / D) laid
5.
A)
will be / B) was / C) will have been / D) has been
Set 8
Passage:
The fashion retailer __________ (1) its entire
supply chain to become more sustainable. The company __________ (2) its first
eco-friendly collection last spring. Currently, the design team __________ (3)
the upcoming winter line using only recycled materials. The marketing
department __________ (4) a documentary about the brand's green journey. By the
end of this decade, the retailer __________ (5) all single-use plastics from
its packaging.
Options:
1.
A)
is restructuring
/ B) restructures / C) restructured / D) will restructure
2.
A)
launches / B) has launched / C) launched / D) was launching
3.
A)
developed / B) have developed / C) are developing / D) will develop
4.
A)
is producing
/ B) produced / C) has produced / D) will produce
5.
A)
eliminates / B) eliminated / C) will have eliminated / D) has eliminated
Set 9
Passage:
The astrophysicist __________ (1) deep-space
signals from a distant galaxy for several years. Her team __________ (2) a
potential anomaly in the data just last night. Currently, they __________ (3)
the findings with their international colleagues. The scientific community
__________ (4) this discovery as potentially historic. By the end of this
decade, new telescopes __________ (5) us to observe these phenomena in
unprecedented detail.
Options:
1.
A)
analyzes / B) has been analyzing / C) analyzed / D) will analyze
2.
A)
identifies / B) has identified / C) identified / D) will identify
3.
A)
are verifying
/ B) verified / C) have verified / D) verify
4.
A)
is regarding / B) regards / C) has regarded / D) was regarding
5.
A)
allow / B) will allow / C) allowed / D) have allowed
Set 10
Passage:
The organic food cooperative __________ (1)
its membership base rapidly over the past five years. The founders __________
(2) the original store in a small garage back in 2010. Currently, the
management team __________ (3) the construction of a new distribution center.
The cooperative __________ (4) a record number of local farmers this season. By
the end of the year, they __________ (5) over 200 independently owned farms in
their network.
Options:
1.
A)
has expanded
/ B) expands / C) will expand / D) expanded
2.
A)
opened / B) have opened
/ C) were opening / D) will open
3.
A)
finalizes / B) finalized / C) has finalized / D) is finalizing
4.
A)
has partnered with
/ B) partners with / C) will partner with / D) was partnering with
5.
A)
included / B) will include / C) will have included / D) have included
Set 11
Passage:
The cybersecurity firm __________ (1) a series
of sophisticated hacking attempts over the last quarter. Their lead analyst
__________ (2) the security breach to the board yesterday morning. Currently,
the IT team __________ (3) the compromised servers to prevent further damage.
The company __________ (4) $10 million in additional security infrastructure.
By next year, all client data __________ (5) encrypted with quantum-resistant
algorithms.
Options:
1.
A)
detects / B) will detect / C) has detected / D) detected
2.
A)
reported / B) reports /
C) has reported / D) will report
3.
A)
have isolated / B) are isolating / C) isolated / D) will isolate
4.
A)
invests / B) invested / C) has invested / D) is investing
5.
A)
will be / B) was / C)
has been / D) will have been
Set 12
Passage:
The publishing house __________ (1) a new
imprint dedicated solely to science fiction novels. The editorial team
__________ (2) over 300 manuscripts from aspiring authors last year. Currently,
they __________ (3) the final shortlist for their debut publishing slate. The
marketing division __________ (4) a virtual book tour for the selected authors.
By the launch date, the company __________ (5) over 50,000 pre-orders for the
first titles.
Options:
1.
A)
launches / B) is launching / C) launched / D) has launched
2.
A)
reviews / B) have reviewed / C) reviewed / D) were reviewing
3.
A)
are finalizing
/ B) finalized / C) have finalized / D) will finalize
4.
A)
organizes / B) organized / C) has organized / D) is organizing
5.
A)
secured / B) will have secured / C) have secured / D) will secure
Set 13
Passage:
The urban planning committee __________ (1)
the proposal for the new waterfront development. The architects __________ (2)
the final blueprints to the council last Tuesday. Currently, the public
__________ (3) feedback through the official city website. The mayor __________
(4) the project as a catalyst for economic growth. By the time construction
begins, the committee __________ (5) over two dozen public hearings on the
matter.
Options:
1.
A)
is reviewing
/ B) reviews / C) reviewed / D) will review
2.
A)
submit / B) have submitted / C) submitted / D) will submit
3.
A)
provided / B) provides / C) is providing / D) have provided
4.
A)
is promoting / B) has promoted / C) promotes / D) promoted
5.
A)
will have conducted
/ B) conducts / C) has conducted / D) conducted
Set 14
Passage:
The global consulting firm __________ (1) its
annual leadership conference in Singapore next week. The CEO __________ (2) the
keynote address on emerging market trends just moments ago. Currently, the
regional managers __________ (3) breakout sessions for the attendees. The
company __________ (4) this event as a platform for talent development for over
a decade. By the end of the summit, the firm __________ (5) partnerships with
at least five new corporate clients.
Options:
1.
A)
holds / B) held / C) is holding / D) has held
2.
A)
delivers / B) has delivered / C) delivered / D) will deliver
3.
A)
planned / B) have planned / C) will plan / D) are planning
4.
A)
has positioned
/ B) positions / C) will position / D) was positioning
5.
A)
secures / B) secured / C) has secured / D) will have secured
Set 15
Passage:
The renewable energy startup __________ (1)
its solar panel technology for the past five years. The engineering team
__________ (2) a new efficiency record in their latest test run. Currently, the
production facility __________ (3) the panels for commercial distribution. The
company __________ (4) a long-term supply agreement with a major utility
provider. By the end of next quarter, they __________ (5) enough capacity to
power 100,000 homes annually.
Options:
1.
A)
has been perfecting
/ B) perfects / C) perfected / D) will perfect
2.
A)
sets / B) has set / C) set / D) is setting
3.
A)
has scaled up / B) is scaling up / C) scaled up / D) will scale up
4.
A)
finalizes / B) finalized / C) has finalized / D) will finalize
5.
A)
will have / B) has / C)
had / D) will have had
Answer Key
with Short Reasons
|
Set |
Answers |
Short Reasons |
|
1 |
B,
C, B, A, C |
1
B: “Currently” →
present continuous. 2 C: “two years ago” → simple past. 3 B:
“last week” → simple past. 4 A: “By the end...” → future result. 5
C: “For six months” → present perfect continuous. |
|
2 |
A,
D, C, B, D |
1
A: “for the last
three years” → ongoing activity. 2 D: “next month” → future. 3 C:
“Currently” → present continuous. 4 B: “since its inception” → present
perfect. 5 D: “By 2028” → future perfect. |
|
3 |
C,
A, D, B, A |
1
C: current
project → present continuous. 2 A: “last month” → past. 3 D:
“Currently” → present continuous. 4 B: intended past reporting → past
form. 5 A: “By the time...” → future perfect. |
|
4 |
D,
B, C, A, B |
1
D: ongoing
restructuring → present continuous. 2 B: “yesterday” → simple past. 3
C: “Currently” → present continuous. 4 A: present target → present
continuous. 5 B: “For decades” → present perfect. |
|
5 |
A,
C, D, A, C |
1
A: “for the past
eighteen months” → present perfect continuous. 2 C: “two weeks ago” →
past. 3 D: “Currently” → present continuous. 4 A: current
future planning → present continuous. 5 C: duration continuing up to
release → present perfect. |
|
6 |
B,
A, C, D, B |
1
B: “for two
years” → present perfect continuous. 2 A: “this morning” event → past.
3 C: “Currently” → present continuous. 4 D: past intention →
past continuous. 5 B: “For months” → present perfect continuous. |
|
7 |
C,
D, A, B, C |
1
C: current
undertaking → present continuous. 2 D: ongoing installation → present
continuous. 3 A: the provided answer uses present simple, but “Last
year” requires B (allocated). 4 B: “Currently” → present
continuous. 5 C: “By 2027” → future perfect state. |
|
8 |
A,
C, D, A, C |
1
A: current
restructuring → present continuous. 2 C: “last spring” → past. 3 D:
“Currently” → present continuous. 4 A: ongoing production → present
continuous. 5 C: “By the end...” → future perfect. |
|
9 |
B,
D, A, C, B |
1
B: “for several
years” → present perfect continuous. 2 D: This is actually
incorrect: “just last night” requires C) identified. 3 A:
“Currently” → present continuous. 4 C: present perfect can express an
assessment continuing to the present. 5 B: future result → future
simple. |
|
10 |
A,
B, D, A, C |
1
A: “over the past
five years” → present perfect. 2 A: “back in 2010” → past. 3 D:
“Currently” → present continuous. 4 A: “this season” → present
perfect. 5 C: “By the end...” → future perfect. |
|
11 |
C,
A, B, D, A |
1
C: recent period
continuing to present → present perfect. 2 A: “yesterday morning” →
past. 3 B: “Currently” → present continuous. 4 D: current
investment process → present continuous. 5 A: future passive → “will
be encrypted.” |
|
12 |
B,
C, A, D, B |
1
B: current launch
process → present continuous. 2 C: “last year” → past. 3 A:
“Currently” → present continuous. 4 D: ongoing organization → present
continuous. 5 B: “By the launch date” → future perfect. |
|
13 |
A,
C, D, B, A |
1
A: currently
reviewing → present continuous. 2 C: “last Tuesday” → past. 3 D:
“Currently” requires C (is providing), not D. 4 B: present
perfect indicates an ongoing/recent promotion. 5 A: “By the time...” →
future perfect. |
|
14 |
C,
B, D, A, D |
1
C: arranged
future event → present continuous. 2 B: “just moments ago” → past. 3
D: “Currently” → present continuous. 4 A: “for over a decade” →
present perfect. 5 D: “By the end...” → future perfect. |
|
15 |
A,
D, B, C, A |
1
A: “for the past
five years” → present perfect continuous. 2 D: “latest test run”
requires C (set), not D. 3 B: “Currently” → present continuous. 4
C: completed/recent agreement → present perfect. 5 A: future state
by a deadline → future simple. |
Set 16
Passage:
The national aerospace agency __________ (1) its new space exploration program
for the past three years. The team of engineers __________ (2) the prototype
spacecraft to the testing facility just yesterday. Currently, the mission
control specialists __________ (3) the launch sequence simulations. The agency
__________ (4) a partnership with several international space organizations. By
the end of the decade, the agency __________ (5) humans to Mars for the first
time in history.
Options:
1.
A)
develops / B) has been developing / C) developed / D) will develop
2.
A)
transports / B) have transported / C) transported / D) will transport
3.
A)
will conduct / B) have conducted / C) are conducting / D) conducted
4.
A)
has established / B) establishes / C) will establish / D) was establishing
5.
A)
sends / B) will have sent / C) sent / D) has sent
Set 17
Passage:
The prestigious art gallery __________ (1) a major retrospective of the
renowned sculptor's work. The curators __________ (2) over 200 pieces from
private collections around the world last year. Currently, the installation
team __________ (3) the delicate sculptures in the main exhibition hall. The
gallery director __________ (4) this exhibition as a once-in-a-lifetime
cultural event. By the time the exhibition closes, over 500,000 visitors
__________ (5) the gallery to view the collection.
Options:
1.
A)
is organizing / B) organizes / C) organized / D) will organize
2.
A)
have sourced / B) source / C) sourced / D) will source
3.
A)
had positioned / B) are positioning / C) positioned / D) will position
4.
A)
describes / B) described / C) has described / D) is describing
5.
A)
will have visited / B) visit / C) visited / D) have visited
Set 18
Passage:
The agricultural research institute __________ (1) drought-resistant crop
varieties for the past seven years. The scientists __________ (2) a significant
breakthrough in wheat genetics earlier this month. Currently, they __________
(3) field trials across multiple climatic zones. The institute __________ (4)
its findings to the agricultural ministry next quarter. By 2030, these new
varieties __________ (5) food security for millions of people in arid regions.
Options:
1.
A)
develops / B) developed / C) has been developing / D) will develop
2.
A)
achieved / B) achieves / C) has achieved / D) will achieve
3.
A)
were conducting / B) have conducted / C) conducted / D) are conducting
4.
A)
is presenting / B) presented / C) has presented / D) will present
5.
A)
will have improved / B) improve / C) have improved / D) will improve
Set 19
Passage:
The online education platform __________ (1) its course offerings to include
more vocational training programs. The curriculum developers __________ (2) the
new modules with industry experts over the past six months. Currently, the
software engineers __________ (3) the platform's user interface for better
accessibility. The company __________ (4) a 40% increase in enrollments since
the pandemic began. By the end of this year, the platform __________ (5) over 5
million active learners worldwide.
Options:
1.
A)
expanded / B) has expanded / C) will expand / D) is expanding
2.
A)
designed / B) have been designing / C) will design / D) design
3.
A)
are enhancing / B) enhanced / C) have enhanced / D) will enhance
4.
A)
reports / B) reported / C) will report / D) has reported
5.
A)
has / B) will have had / C) will have / D) had
Set 20
Passage:
The luxury automobile manufacturer __________ (1) its new electric vehicle
model at the international auto show next month. The design team __________ (2)
the final aerodynamic tests on the prototype last week. Currently, the
production line __________ (3) to accommodate the new manufacturing process.
The company __________ (4) billions of dollars into battery technology research
over the past decade. By 2028, the manufacturer __________ (5) its entire fleet
to fully electric powertrains.
Options:
1.
A)
will unveil / B) unveils / C) has unveiled / D) unveiled
2.
A)
conducted / B) have conducted / C) was conducting / D) will conduct
3.
A)
has been retooled / B) is being retooled / C) retooled / D) will retool
4.
A)
invests / B) is investing / C) invested / D) has invested
5.
A)
will have converted / B) converts / C) has converted / D) converted
Set 21
Passage:
The international monetary fund __________ (1) the global economic outlook for
the upcoming fiscal year. The team of economists __________ (2) their
comprehensive report to the board of governors yesterday. Currently, they
__________ (3) the implications of rising inflation on emerging markets. The
fund __________ (4) several policy recommendations to stabilize currencies. By
the end of the summit, the member nations __________ (5) a unified strategy to
address the financial challenges.
Options:
1.
A)
assessed / B) is assessing / C) assesses / D) has assessed
2.
A)
presented / B) have presented / C) will present / D) were presenting
3.
A)
analyzed / B) have analyzed / C) are analyzing / D) will analyze
4.
A)
will issue / B) issued / C) has issued / D) is issuing
5.
A)
will have formulated / B) formulate / C) formulated / D) have formulated
Set 22
Passage:
The wildlife conservation organization __________ (1) endangered species in the
African savanna for over two decades. The research team __________ (2) a rare
population of black rhinos during their last expedition. Currently, the rangers
__________ (3) anti-poaching patrols across the national park. The organization
__________ (4) its protection efforts in collaboration with local communities.
By the end of this conservation cycle, the rhino population __________ (5) by
at least 15%.
Options:
1.
A)
protects / B) protected / C) has been protecting / D) will protect
2.
A)
discovers / B) will discover / C) has discovered / D) discovered
3.
A)
conducted / B) have conducted / C) will conduct / D) are conducting
4.
A)
coordinates / B) is coordinating / C) coordinated / D) has coordinated
5.
A)
will have increased / B) increases / C) increased / D) will increase
Set 23
Passage:
The software development company __________ (1) its flagship product to
incorporate artificial intelligence capabilities. The coding team __________
(2) the new algorithms for the past eight months. Currently, the quality
assurance testers __________ (3) the beta version for bugs and performance
issues. The product manager __________ (4) the launch timeline to the
stakeholders last Friday. By the release date, the company __________ (5) over
10,000 hours of development time into the project.
Options:
1.
A)
is upgrading / B) upgrades / C) upgraded / D) will upgrade
2.
A)
have been developing / B) developed / C) will develop / D) develop
3.
A)
tested / B) have tested / C) are testing / D) will test
4.
A)
presents / B) presented / C) has presented / D) will present
5.
A)
will have invested / B) invests / C) has invested / D) invested
Set 24
Passage:
The historic theater society __________ (1) the old Victorian playhouse for the
past three years. The restoration team __________ (2) the original ceiling
frescoes just last month. Currently, the craftsmen __________ (3) the intricate
woodwork in the grand foyer. The society __________ (4) numerous fundraising
galas to finance the project. By the grand reopening, the restoration
__________ (5) the building's original 19th-century splendor.
Options:
1.
A)
restores / B) has been restoring / C) restored / D) will restore
2.
A)
uncover / B) uncovered / C) have uncovered / D) will uncover
3.
A)
are restoring / B) restored / C) have restored / D) will restore
4.
A)
organizes / B) have organized / C) organized / D) is organizing
5.
A)
will have restored / B) restores / C) will restore / D) has restored
Set 25
Passage:
The global logistics conglomerate __________ (1) its supply chain operations to
meet growing e-commerce demands. The operations managers __________ (2) the new
routing system across all regional hubs last year. Currently, the data analysts
__________ (3) real-time delivery performance metrics. The company __________
(4) a record number of shipments this quarter. By the peak holiday season, the
network __________ (5) to handle over 50 million packages daily.
Options:
1.
A)
overhauls / B) has overhauled / C) will overhaul / D) is overhauling
2.
A)
implemented / B) implement / C) have implemented / D) will implement
3.
A)
monitored / B) will monitor / C) are monitoring / D) have monitored
4.
A)
processes / B) is processing / C) processed / D) has processed
5. A) will have expanded / B) expands / C) expanded / D) will expand
Collocations
and Verb Tenses – Sets 16–25
Correct Answers with Short Reasons
I checked the answer keys carefully. A few
of the provided keys need correction, especially where the time expression
clearly determines the tense.
Set 16
Correct Answers: B, C, C, A, B
1.
B)
has been developing
— “for the past three years” → present perfect continuous.
2.
C)
transported
— “just yesterday” → simple past.
3.
C)
are conducting
— “Currently” → present continuous.
4.
A)
has established
— describes a completed action with present relevance.
5.
B)
will have sent
— “By the end of the decade” → future perfect.
✅ Answer: B, C, C, A, B
Set 17
Correct Answers: A, C, B, A, A
1.
A)
is organizing
— the exhibition is currently being prepared.
2.
C)
sourced — “last year” →
simple past.
3.
B)
are positioning
— “Currently” → present continuous.
4.
A)
describes — simple present
for the director's current characterization.
5.
A)
will have visited
— “By the time the exhibition closes” → future perfect.
✅ Correct Answer: A, C, B, A, A
⚠️ Correction: The provided key A,
D, B, C, A was incorrect for Questions 2 and 4.
Set 18
Correct Answers: C, A, D, D, D
1.
C)
has been developing
— “for the past seven years” → present perfect continuous.
2.
A)
achieved — “earlier this
month” → completed past action.
3.
D)
are conducting
— “Currently” → present continuous.
4.
D)
will present
— “next quarter” → future.
5.
D)
will improve
— “By 2030” refers to a future expected result.
✅ Correct Answer: C, A, D, D, D
⚠️ Correction: The provided key
had Questions 4 and 5 wrong.
Set 19
Correct Answers: D, B, A, D, C
1.
D)
is expanding
— describes an ongoing current expansion.
2.
B)
have been designing
— “over the past six months” → present perfect continuous.
3.
A)
are enhancing
— “Currently” → present continuous.
4.
D)
has reported
— “since the pandemic began” → present perfect.
5.
C)
will have — “By the end of
this year” → future result.
✅ Answer: D, B, A, D, C
Set 20
Correct Answers: A, A, B, D, A
1.
A)
will unveil
— “next month” → future.
2.
A)
conducted — “last week” →
simple past.
3.
B)
is being retooled
— the production line is currently receiving the action → present continuous
passive.
4.
D)
has invested
— “over the past decade” → present perfect.
5.
A)
will have converted
— “By 2028” → future perfect.
✅ Correct Answer: A, A, B, D, A
⚠️ Correction: The provided key
had C for Question 2, but A) conducted is correct.
Set 21
Correct Answers: B, A, C, C, A
1.
B)
is assessing
— current ongoing activity.
2.
A)
presented — “yesterday” →
simple past.
3.
C)
are analyzing
— “Currently” → present continuous.
4.
C)
has issued
— present perfect for recommendations already issued with present relevance.
5.
A)
will have formulated
— “By the end of the summit” → future perfect.
✅ Correct Answer: B, A, C, C, A
⚠️ Correction: Question 5 should
be A, not B.
Set 22
Correct Answers: C, D, D, B, A
1.
C)
has been protecting
— “for over two decades” → present perfect continuous.
2.
D)
discovered
— “during their last expedition” → simple past.
3.
D)
are conducting
— “Currently” → present continuous.
4.
B)
is coordinating
— ongoing collaboration.
5.
A)
will have increased
— “By the end of this conservation cycle” → future perfect.
✅ Correct Answer: C, D, D, B, A
⚠️ Correction: Questions 3 and 5
in the provided key were incorrect.
Set 23
Correct Answers: A, A, C, B, A
1.
A)
is upgrading
— current ongoing project.
2.
A)
have been developing
— “for the past eight months” → present perfect continuous.
3.
C)
are testing
— “Currently” → present continuous.
4.
B)
presented — “last Friday”
→ simple past.
5.
A)
will have invested
— “By the release date” → future perfect.
✅ Correct Answer: A, A, C, B, A
⚠️ Correction: Questions 2 and 4
in the provided key were incorrect.
Set 24
Correct Answers: B, B, A, A, A
1.
B)
has been restoring
— “for the past three years” → present perfect continuous.
2.
B)
uncovered — “just last
month” → simple past.
3.
A)
are restoring
— “Currently” → present continuous.
4.
A)
organizes — describes the
society's repeated/current fundraising activity.
5.
A)
will have restored
— “By the grand reopening” → future perfect.
✅ Correct Answer: B, B, A, A, A
⚠️ Correction: The original key
contained errors in Questions 2, 4, and 5.
Set 25
Correct Answers: D, A, C, B, D
1.
D)
is overhauling
— describes an ongoing current process.
2.
A)
implemented
— “last year” → simple past.
3.
C)
are monitoring
— “Currently” → present continuous.
4.
B)
is processing
— “this quarter” indicates an ongoing current activity.
5.
D)
will expand
— “By the peak holiday season” indicates a future development.
✅ Answer: D, A, C, B, D
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