Question

It is ten years since I have begun living here.

• A. begun
• B. had begun
• C. began
• D. No improvement

Hint:

After "It is + time + since", always use simple past tense.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Understand the rule.
After "It is + time + since", we use simple past tense

Step 2: Identify the error.
"have begun" is present perfect and incorrect here

Step 3: Correct usage.
The correct form is "began"

Step 4: Conclusion.
Thus, the sentence should use "began"