He says he _ from flu, but he looks perfectly fine.
Correct answer: A. Has been suffering
- A. Has been suffering
- B. Suffered
- C. Suffers
- D. Is suffered
Explanation
The correct answer is has been suffering. The phrase 'He says' suggests a connection to the present moment, which is why the present perfect continuous tense 'has been suffering' is appropriate. It implies that the action started in the past and has relevance to the present. 'Suffered' is incorrect because it suggests a completed action without current relevance. 'Suffers' is more about habitual actions, not a specific ongoing event. 'Is suffered' is incorrect because 'suffer' is not used passively in this context.
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