sings vs sang

[Lolita]

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #263 "Irregular Verbs Test (11)", question 4

Currently, Sam ......... in the church choir. He's really good.

(a) sung
(b) sings
(c) sang

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #263 "Irregular Verbs Test (11)", answer 4

Currently, Sam sings in the church choir. He's really good.

Correct answer: (b) sings

Your answer was: incorrect
Currently, Sam sang in the church choir. He's really good.
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why sings?

Lolita

[Pamela]

Hi,
The Present Simple is used as the situation takes place now but not in the past. A good pointer to choose the correct answer is the word currently.