Unilorin Post-UTME Use of English 2014 (Model questions) Question 7

Question 7

Tenses

Choose the option that best completes the sentence: Simbi _______ novels since she came home

  1. A.is reading
  2. B.had been reading
  3. C.has read
  4. D.has been reading
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (has been reading)

Explanation

'Since' with an action still going on needs the present perfect continuous: has been reading.