lives vs lived

[Dagmar]

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #173 "Simple Present, Simple Past, Simple Future", question 8

Her best friend ......... in that apartment building over there.

(a) live
(b) lives
(c) lived

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #173 "Simple Present, Simple Past, Simple Future", answer 8

Her best friend lives in that apartment building over there.

Correct answer: (b) lives

Your answer was: correct
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I see that "lives" is a right answere, since it is 3rd person singular. But whay can't it be "lived"?

Dagmar

[Mister Micawber]

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Yes, of course it could be 'lived' also, Dagmar. Thank you for bringing this to our attention. I will notify the author.
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