Question

(Unicisal)
Since Charles Dickens's Oliver Twist ____ in the 19th century, it _____ millions of copies

A) was first published... Has sold
B) first has published... Sold
C) has first been published... Has been selling
D) is first published... Is selling
E) had first published... Had sold

Answer 1

Resposta:

a) was first published / Has sold

Explicação:

Preste atenção, na primeira parte, temos uma data definida. Logo, usamos o simple past. Na segunda sentença, percebemos que as vendas prossiguem até os dias de hoje, logo, usamos o present perfect, já que a ação prossigue até a atualidade ;)

Obs importante: também usamos o present perfect para um evento que já acabou no passado, MAS a data não pode ser certa nem apresentada.

Answer 2

Resposta:

a) was first published...has sold