Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blanks with the appropriate form of the verb.

Ever since I _______ my home in 2001, I _______ living here.

  1. left, was

  2. leave, has been

  3. leaving, have been

  4. left, have been

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The first blank needs simple past 'left' (completed action in 2001). The second blank needs present perfect 'have been living' to show an action/state continuing from past to present. 'Since' with a past date typically triggers present perfect in the main clause.