Choose the correct sentence
Correct answer: A. He is clever and he lacks experience.
- A. He is clever and he lacks experience.
- B. He is clever but he is lacking experience
- C. He is clever but he is lacked experience
- D. He is clever but he is lack experience
Explanation
The simple present tense is used to describe facts and habits. Option A is correct as it is a fact that he is clever and he lacks experience.
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