Form, Structure, and Sense: Agreement and Usage

SAT Reading and Writing· difficulty 3/5

Right now, the geologists ______ rock samples collected during yesterday's expedition to the volcanic ridge.

Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?

  • A

    have analyzed

  • B

    are analyzing

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  • C

    analyze

  • D

    analyzed

Explanation

"Right now" indicates an ongoing action at the present moment, requiring present progressive "are analyzing."

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