I _ three different people about this issue, but nobody knows anything.
Correct answer: A. Have been asking
- A. Have been asking
- B. Am asking
- C. Ask
- D. Was asking
Explanation
The correct answer is have been asking because it uses the present perfect continuous tense, which is suitable for actions that began in the past and are still ongoing. The phrase "three different people" implies multiple attempts over a period, which aligns with this tense. The other options are incorrect: am asking (present continuous) suggests the action is happening only now; ask (simple present) is for habitual actions or general truths; was asking (past continuous) indicates an action was ongoing in the past without continuing to the present.
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