Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution required’.
Manoj was living in the city since 1993.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. has been living.
The underlined part of the given sentence is erroneous in nature.
- “Was” is used to denote the past continuous form. This form is used to refer to some action that was going on at some time in the past.
- “Has been” is used for the present perfect continuous tense. This form is used to refer to something which had started in the past and is still continuing in the present tense.
The correct sentence is:
Manoj has been living in the city since 1993.