Mr. Jones _ the company since 1990.
Correct answer: C. Has run
- A. Runs
- B. Running
- C. Has run
- D. Ran
Explanation
Option C demonstrates proper use of subject-verb agreement in regards to the given statement."Runs" is in the present tense, which does not convey the duration of Mr. Johns' tenure at the company since 1990."Running" is in the present participle form and does not fit with the sentence structure. The sentence implies that Mr. Johns has been in charge of the company since 1990 and is still currently in charge of it."Has run" is appropriate in this sentence because it indicates an action that started in the past and is still continuing in the present.The other options are incorrect because they do not fit the tense and context of the sentence. "Ran" is in the past tense and does not convey the continuous nature of Mr. Johns' action in running the company.
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