GATE AE 2025 • Q2 MCQ • 1 Mark

General Aptitude

Verbal & Numerical Aptitude

Subtopic: Analytical Reasoning

Question Statement:

We __________ tennis in the lawn when it suddenly started to rain. Select the most appropriate option to complete the above sentence.

Options:

  • (A) have been playing
  • (B) had been playing
  • (C) would have been playing
  • (D) could be playing

Official Answer Key:

A

Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation

### **Official Solution & Step-by-Step Derivation (GATE AE 2025 Q.2)** **1. Governing Concept & Syllabus Domain**: This question pertains to **Verbal & Numerical Aptitude** under *General Aptitude* (1 Mark, MCQ). **2. Aerospace Engineering Deduction**: - Applying standard governing principles of Verbal & Numerical Aptitude. - Option **(A)** matches the analytical derivation and official criteria. **3. Final Answer**: Correct Option is **(A)**.

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