Question

Complete the following dialogue by choosing the correct form of the verb in the present tense:
Kamal: The jacket ---- too long.
a. Is seeming
b. Seem
c. Seems
d. Have seemed

Answer 1

Hint: Present tense is used when something is currently in action. Simple present tense refers to the time which represents habitual and repeating actions. When taking up the present tense of a verb, it is important to know whether the subject is singular or plural. The form of the verb changes accordingly. For instance, the singular forms, verb + s, are often used. While the same in plural form of the subject does not need an addition of ‘s’ with the verb given.

Complete answer:
Now, from the options given above,

a. Is seeming: doesn’t match with the rules above and tense is different here. This is in present continuous form.

b. Seem: This word can be used when there is more than one thing mentioned. Eg: The jackets seem too long.

c. Seems: This is the correct word as per the conditions given. Eg: The winter seems to be harsher this time around.

d. Have seemed: The tense is not the one required, hence, this is not the answer for the given question. Eg: It may have seemed misinterpreting to others. Not everyone knew what was going on.

Hence, Option c, is the correct answer for the above question.

Note: This case is noticed when the subject is third person singular and the format of the verb is changed to what is mentioned above. We may confuse it with seem, but it is used for plural conditions.
For better understanding, we shall take two situations of the question,

1. Singular: “ The jacket seems too long”
2. Plural: “ The jackets seem too long”