English · Verb
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Waeem __________ him MD for many years, but he is rather unhappy with his salary.
- A
is working in
- B
is serving
- C
is working for
- D
has been working
The correct answer is 'has been working' because it uses the present perfect continuous tense, which is appropriate for actions that started in the past and continue into the present, especially when expressing dissatisfaction with a current situation. The other options do not convey this ongoing duration.
This option suggests a current action or state, but it doesn't convey the duration of the action over time, which is essential here.
This option implies a current ongoing role, but it does not specify the continuity from the past to the present that the sentence requires.
This option describes a current employment relationship but lacks the aspect of having started in the past and continuing to the present.
This option correctly uses the present perfect continuous tense, indicating an action that began in the past and is still ongoing.
Tagged under English · Verb · 2011