Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the most appropriate options to complete the dialogue given below and fill blank (i).

Rahul: Hello! Rajesh, what are you doing? Rajesh: I (i) _________ a collection of poems (ii) ___________ by John Keats. Rahul: What (iii) ________ in the evening? Rajesh: I (iv) _______. What about you? Rahul: I (v) _______ play football with my friends. Rajesh: May I also (vi) _____? Rahul: Of course! You're welcome. Rajesh: When should I (vii) ____? Rahul: You may (viii) ________ at 4 PM in the playground.

  1. was reading

  2. am reading

  3. have been reading

  4. had been reading

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Present continuous 'am reading' is correct because Rajesh is describing his current ongoing activity when Rahul asks. The dialogue is happening in present time, and Rajesh is in the middle of reading the collection right now.