JAMB Use of English 1984 Question 81

Question 81

Tenses

Mrs. Okoro........ in this school since 1975.

  1. A.taught
  2. B.is teaching
  3. C.was teaching
  4. D.teaches
  5. E.has been teaching
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: E (has been teaching)

Explanation

'Since 1975' shows an action that started in the past and continues now, so we use the present perfect continuous.