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पडताळलेले उत्तर (Verified)
MPSC सराव प्रश्न:
Choose the correct form of tense for the given sentence: It ______ for two hours and the ground is too wet to play on, so the match ______ postponed.
Choose the correct form of tense for the given sentence: It ______ for two hours and the ground is too wet to play on, so the match ______ postponed.
पर्याय (Options):
A
will rain, been
B
has been raining, was
C
अचूक उत्तर (Official Answer)
has rained, has been
D
rained, been
सविस्तर स्पष्टीकरण (Detailed Explanation):
अचूक उत्तर: पर्याय (3)
The correct answer is **has rained, has been** (Option 3).
**Comprehensive Derivation:**
The correct answer is - "has rained. has been".
Explanation & Key Takeaways:
• From the given options, the most appropriate answer is "has rained, has been".
• Present perfect 'have/has been' is used when describing an action completed in the recent past and still assumes importance in the present.
• Ex: I have waited for him for two hours but he has not come yet.
• Ex: The event has been postponed until further notice.
• Thus, has rained, has been is the correct option.
Complete sentence: It has rained for two hours and the ground is too wet to play on, so the match has been postponed.
**Option Elimination:**
• **Option 1 (will rain, been)**: Incorrect distractor.
• **Option 2 (has been raining, was)**: Incorrect distractor.
• **Option 3 (has rained, has been)**: Correct Answer; accurate according to canonical reference.
• **Option 4 (rained, been)**: Incorrect distractor.
**Exam Trap:**
Be careful of misleading distractors and subtle terminology differences. Verify core properties before selecting your answer.
**Memory Booster:**
Core mnemonic rule: has rained, has been corresponds to Option (3).
परीक्षेतील संभाव्य चूक / Exam Trap:
Be careful of misleading distractors and subtle terminology differences. Verify core properties before selecting your answer.
स्मृती क्लृप्ती / Memory Booster & Mnemonic:
Core mnemonic rule: has rained, has been corresponds to Option (3).
पर्याय निर्मूलन पद्धत / Option Elimination Strategy:
**Option Elimination:** • **Option 1 (will rain, been)**: Incorrect distractor. • **Option 2 (has been raining, was)**: Incorrect distractor. • **Option 3 (has rained, has been)**: Correct Answer; accurate according to canonical reference. • **Option 4 (rained, been)**: Incorrect distractor.