Question

—When did the old man die? —In 2007. He ______ for nearly three years.A. died ...

—When did the old man die? —In 2007. He ______ for nearly three years.A. died B. has died C. has been dead

Answer 1

C

本题和时间长度连用，用的是完成时态，die为短暂动词，不能和时间长度连用，故本题选C。