In the following, four alternatives are given,choose the best
Correct answer: D. I have not yet read it, but would like to.
- A. I have not still read it, but would like to.
- B. I have not read it still. but would like to.
- C. Still I have not read it, would like to.
- D. I have not yet read it, but would like to.
Explanation
Option D is the correct choice because it uses the adverb "yet" to convey the idea that the action of reading the material has not been completed up to the present moment. Additionally, the conjunction "but" is appropriately used to introduce the contrasting desire to read it.
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