7. Why ... Mary ...? — She ... her key. a) does cry; lost b) is crying; has lost c) is crying; lost d) is crying; have lost

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Вопрос:

7. Why ... Mary ...? — She ... her key. a) does cry; lost b) is crying; has lost c) is crying; lost d) is crying; have lost

Accepted Answer

Действие происходит сейчас, поэтому нужен Present Continuous: is crying. Потеря ключа имеет результат в настоящем, поэтому нужен Present Perfect: has lost.

Ответ: b) Why is Mary crying? — She has lost her key.