He _ his mother's habits ever since he returned from abroad.
Correct answer: A. Has been imitating
- A. Has been imitating
- B. Imitates
- C. Has imitated
- D. Is imitating
Explanation
The correct answer is has been imitating. The phrase 'ever since he returned' indicates an action that started in the past and continues into the present, which is best expressed by the present perfect continuous tense. Option A accurately captures this, as it describes an ongoing action. Option B uses the simple present tense, which is inappropriate for the context. Option C uses the present perfect tense, which does not convey the ongoing nature of the action. Option D uses the present continuous tense, which is for actions happening right now, not those that started in the past and are still ongoing.
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