He is ____ a jacket.
A. carrying
B. holding
C. having
D. wearing

Note: Is this a poorly constructed question or is it just me?
It seems there are multiple correct choices except probably for C. (Because I don’t know what it means to say someone is having a jacket.) What do you think?

Question

He is ____ a jacket.
A.	carrying
B.	holding
C.	having
D.	wearing

Note: Is this a poorly constructed question or is it just me?
It seems there are multiple correct choices except probably for C. (Because I don’t know what it means to say someone is having a jacket.) What do you think?

Answer

You're right, it is a poorly-constructed question. The author probably expects the answer to be D, but A and B are technically correct.

Answer

Thanks Nanren

Answer

Just to add. You are correct. C is a poor choice.

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to learn a language from the comfort of your own home. Browse our selection of experienced language tutors and enroll in your first lesson now!