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JAMB Use of English 2018 Question 16

Question 16

Tenses

Choose the option that best completes the gap: Mrs. Okoro ________ in this school since 1975

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

Answer: B (has been teaching)

Explanation

'Since 1975' shows an action that started in the past and continues now, so the present perfect continuous 'has been teaching' fits.