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Identify the error in tense and choose the correct form of the verb in present perfect tense from the following options. We often talk about travel
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Identify the error in tense and choose the correct form of the verb in present perfect tense from the following options.
We often talk about travelling to Bali.

A.

have often talked

B.

often been talking

C.

often have been talking

D.

are often talking

Correct option is A

Option (a) contains an error (tense needs present perfect as asked).
Explanation: The sentence is in simple present (“talk”), but the question demands a present perfect form.
Present perfect structure is: have/has + past participle (V3). So, “We have often talked about travelling to Bali.” is the correct present perfect form. “Often” is an adverb of frequency and can come between have and V3, or before have—both are acceptable, but option (a) is correctly formed.
Grammatical rule used: Present Perfect = Subject + have/has + V3 (used for actions with relevance to the present / life experience / repeated actions up to now).
Example: I have visited Jaipur many times.
Information booster: If you want to stress continuity, use present perfect continuous: have/has been + V-ing (e.g., “We have often been talking…”), but the question specifically asks present perfect, not continuous.

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