They ___ in this city for ten years now. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Question
They ___ in this city for ten years now.
A. are living
B. live
C. have been living
D. lived
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Present Perfect Continuous for an action that started in the past and continues.
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Question #1
They ___ a new house next month.
A. are buying
B. buy
C. will buy
D. bought
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Definite arrangement → Present Continuous.
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Question #2
She ___ now. Please call later.
A. sleeps
B. slept
C. has slept
D. is sleeping
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Now → Present Continuous.
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Question #3
She said that she ___ the ring somewhere.
A. lost
B. had lost
C. loses
D. has lost
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Past action before saying → Past Perfect.
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