Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the highlighted segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution required’.
Sheela is trying for a job since last year.

Correct option is D

The correct substitution of the highlighted phrase is (d) has been trying.
Explanation:
The phrase “since last year” indicates a time starting in the past and continuing to the present. Hence, Present Perfect Continuous Tense is appropriate.
Correct Sentence:
Sheela has been trying for a job since last year.
Grammatical Rule Used:
Present Perfect Continuous Tense
Subject + has/have been + V1 + ing + (since/for time expression)
Example:
· He has been working here for five years.
Information Booster:
Use “since” with a point of time (e.g., since Monday) and “for” with a period of time (e.g., for two weeks).