I hope the bus comes soon because
Directions: Each of the following items features one part of a sentence followed by four alternatives. Complete the sentence by choosing the correct alternative.
- A. we waited for half an hour
- B. we have been waiting for half an hour ✓
- C. we waiting for half an hour
- D. we could have been waiting for half an hour
Correct Answer: B. we have been waiting for half an hour
Explanation
The present perfect continuous tense 'have been waiting' correctly indicates an action that began in the past and is still ongoing in the present.
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