Waeem _ him MD for many years, but he is rather unhappy with his salary.
Correct answer: D. has been working
- A. is working in
- B. is serving
- C. is working for
- D. has been working
Explanation
The correct answer is 'has been working' because it uses the present perfect continuous tense, which is appropriate for actions that started in the past and continue into the present, especially when expressing dissatisfaction with a current situation. The other options do not convey this ongoing duration.
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