Question 161 of 239

Fill in the blank spaces in the following sentences making use of the best of the five option:
In the past his father used to walk but nowadays he .... to work by bicycles

  • A. was going
  • B. is going
  • C. seldomly goes
  • D. goes

Correct Answer: D

Explanation
The correct option for the sentence is D. goes. Step-by-Step Explanation:
  1. Understanding the Sentence Structure:
  2. The sentence begins with a contrast between the past and the present: "In the past his father used to walk but nowadays..."
  3. The phrase "nowadays" indicates that we are discussing a current habit or routine.
  4. Analyzing the Options:
  5. A. was going: This option uses the past continuous tense, which suggests an action that was ongoing in the past. However, the sentence is about a current action, so this option does not fit.
  6. B. is going: This option uses the present continuous tense, which indicates an action that is happening right now. While it could imply that he is currently on his way to work, it does not convey the habitual nature of the action as effectively as "goes."
  7. C. seldomly goes: This option suggests that he goes to work infrequently. While it is grammatically correct, it does not fit the context of the sentence, which implies a regular action rather than an infrequent one.
  8. D. goes: This option uses the simple present tense, which is used to describe habitual actions or routines. It fits perfectly in the context of the sentence, indicating that his father regularly travels to work by bicycle nowadays.
  9. Why Option D is Correct:
  10. The simple present tense ("goes") is the most appropriate choice here because it indicates a regular action or habit. The sentence is structured to show a change from a past habit (walking) to a current one (bicycling), and "goes" effectively communicates that his father now regularly uses a bicycle to commute.
  11. Why the Other Options are Incorrect:
  12. A. was going: Incorrect because it refers to a past action rather than a current habit.
  13. B. is going: While it indicates a current action, it does not imply the habitual nature of the action as clearly as "goes."
  14. C. seldomly goes: Incorrect because it implies infrequency, which contradicts the idea of a current routine.
Revision Summary:
  • The correct answer is D. goes because it indicates a habitual action in the present.
  • The sentence contrasts past and present habits, making the simple present tense the best choice.
  • Other options either refer to past actions or do not convey the regularity of the current action effectively.
  • Understanding verb tenses is crucial for selecting the correct option in sentences that describe habits or routines.
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