Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blank(s) with correct tense of the verb from the options given below:

Hari _____ in a cottage for six years ever since he was born.

  1. had lived

  2. had been living

  3. both 1 and 2

  4. has been living

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Both 'had lived' and 'had been living' are grammatically correct. 'Had lived' emphasizes the completed action, while 'had been living' emphasizes the continuous nature. Since both work in context, 'both 1 and 2' is the correct answer.

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