Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select No Improvement.
He lives in this remote colony since 2001.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. has been living.
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Concept/Grammar rules |
Application |
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Use of ‘Since’ in the sentence signifies that something which has started in past and going on currently. It is ‘Present Perfect continuous’ tense. |
Hence, the use of ‘lives’ is incorrect and must be replaced with ‘has been living’. Correct sentence: He has been living in this remote colony since 2001. |