Question : Directions: In the following question, a sentence is given with a blank that is to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested; choose the correct alternative out of them as your answer.
They ________ living here since 2000.
Option 1: have been
Option 2: are
Option 3: will be
Option 4: are still
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Correct Answer: have been
Solution : The correct choice is the first option "have been".
The use of "have been" is appropriate for describing an ongoing action that started in the past and continues in the present.
The other options are incorrect because:
- "Are" : This option is not the correct choice because it is in the present simple tense ("are living"), which doesn't convey the intended meaning of the sentence.
- "Will be" : This option is in the future tense, which does not accurately describe their current situation.
- "Are still" : doesn't provide the necessary verb to complete the sentence.
Therefore, the correct sentence is "They have been living here since 2000".
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