Multiple choice

Directions: Look at the italic part of the sentence. Three possible substitutions (1), (2) and (3) for the italic part are given. If one of them is better than the italic part, mark it as the answer. If any of the substitution doesn't improve the sentence, mark (4).

I am living in this house since 1985.

  1. have been living

  2. has been living

  3. was been living

  4. no improvement needed
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The action started in 1985 and continues to the present, so present perfect continuous (have been living) is required. Present continuous (am living) is used for current temporary actions only. Has been living would mean someone else is living, and was been living is grammatically incorrect.

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