Question : Directions: In this question, a part of the sentence is in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at (1), (2), and (3) which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative in case no improvement is needed your answer is (4).
James had been teaching at the university since June.
(1) has been teaching
(2) have been teaching
(3) is teaching
(4) No improvement
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
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Correct Answer: (1)
Solution : The sentence can be improved using the first option .
The sentence discusses an action that started in the past and has continued up to the present. The present perfect continuous form " has been teaching" is the appropriate tense to indicate this ongoing action. It conveys the idea that James began teaching at the university in June and has continued to do so up to the present moment.
Therefore, the correct sentence is, "James has been teaching at the university since June."
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