Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blanks I ______ something burning now
Question and options
Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blanks
I ______ something burning now
I ______ something burning now
- Smelt
- Have smelt
- Have been smelling
- Smell
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D - Smell
'Smell' is a stative verb of perception, so with 'now' it takes the simple present: 'I smell something burning now.'
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CUSAT CAT Five-Year LL.B.
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