English grammar — Spot the error (choose the segment that contains a grammatical error; choose ‘‘No error.’’ if the sentence is correct). Sentence: We play tennis together every morning since last June.

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: We play

Explanation:


Introduction / Context:
This item tests tense selection with “since.” When an action started in the past and continues to the present, English requires the present perfect (often progressive), not the simple present.



Given Data / Assumptions:

  • “Since last June” gives a starting point in the past.
  • The action (playing tennis together) continues up to now.
  • The habitual adverbial “every morning” is compatible with a present perfect progressive describing an ongoing routine.


Concept / Approach:
Use “have/has been + -ing” (present perfect progressive) with “since + point in time.” Use “for + duration” if a length of time is specified.



Step-by-Step Solution:

Identify trigger: “since last June.”Required tense: present perfect progressive → “have been playing.”Locate error: Segment A “We play” should be “We have been playing.”Other segments (B–D) are compatible with the corrected tense.


Verification / Alternative check:
Corrected sentence: “We have been playing tennis together every morning since last June.”



Why Other Options Are Wrong:

  • B/C: Phrasal content is fine.
  • D: The preposition “since” is correct because it introduces a point in time.


Common Pitfalls:
Overusing the simple present with “since.” Remember: “since/for” with continuity to the present typically demands a perfect aspect.



Final Answer:
We play

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