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JAMB Use of English 1991 Question 92

Question 92

Tenses

Choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fill(s) the gap(s): Asabe is overdue for retirement as she ________ in this college since 1954

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

Answer: B (has been teaching)

Explanation

'Since 1954' with a situation that is still going on needs the present perfect continuous 'has been teaching'.