Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment. If no substitution is required select 'No substitution'.
His employees were asking him for a raise for a long time now.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. have been asking him for a raise.
- As the subject is "his employees" that is plural we need to choose a plural verb.
- There is an adverb of time that shows a time period so we need to choose perfect tense.
- As both the rules are followed by the chosen option it will be correct.
The correct sentence will be-
His employees have been asking him for a raise for a long time now.