Question

Correct the underlined part of the sentence. If there is no error choose "no change."

Born of Ibuza parents in Nigeria, novelist Buchi Emecheta moved to England in 1962, since which she has lived in North London.

• A. No change
• B. 1962 and has lived since then in North London.
• C. 1962, and living in North London since that time.
• D. 1962 and lived since then in North London.

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

1962 and has lived since then in North London.

Here, 'which' is used to refer to time which is incorrect. Going through the options, it is to be noted that both B and D seem to be correct, since both of these options use 'lived since then' which correctly puts the verb first. However, only option B uses the present perfect verb 'has lived' which corresponds with 'since' and indicates that Emecheta still lives in London. Therefore, option B is the correct answer.