Multiple choice

Directions: Supply the correct form of the verb given in bracket.

He (read) novel ever since his boyhood.

  1. reads

  2. has been reading

  3. is reading

  4. has read

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B Correct answer
Explanation

The phrase 'ever since his boyhood' indicates an action starting in the past and continuing to the present, requiring present perfect continuous 'has been reading'. This tense emphasizes the ongoing duration from past to present. 'Reads' is simple present habit, 'is reading' is present continuous for now, and 'has read' is present perfect without the continuous aspect.