We _ for this opportunity since last year.
Correct answer: D. Have been waiting
- A. Wait
- B. Waited
- C. Are waiting
- D. Have been waiting
Explanation
The correct answer is have been waiting, which is the present perfect continuous tense. This tense is used to describe actions that started in the past and are still ongoing, which is appropriate since the sentence indicates that the action started 'since last year' and continues into the present. The other options are incorrect as they either suggest the action is completed (like 'waited') or do not reflect the ongoing nature of the action (like 'wait' and 'are waiting').
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