English Tense Tense Question #5871 (CAT-I)

She ______ not taken bribe since my father joined this post.

A did
B has
C had
D is
Correct Answer & Explanation
Option B
• The word 'since' introduces a point in the past from which an action or state has continued up to the present. • This indicates a connection between a past event (joining the post) and a present state (not taking bribe). • The Present Perfect Tense is used for actions that started in the past and continue or have an effect in the present. • Therefore, 'has' (as in 'has not taken') is the correct auxiliary verb for the Present Perfect Tense.