Standard English ConventionsEasy–MediumCorrect past participle
Standard English Conventions practice question
The kiln has ____ every month since 2009.
Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
- A. been firedCorrect
- B. been fire
- C. being fired
- D. fired
Answer: A. been fired
Passive present perfect: 'has been fired'.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. been fire
- 'Been fire' is not a form.
- C. being fired
- 'Has being fired' is not a form.
- D. fired
- 'Has fired' makes the kiln the one doing the firing.
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