Question : Directions: A sentence or a part of the sentence is printed in bold. Below are alternatives to the bold part that may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, choose "No Improvement".
The Centre's bid to dispel the pall of gloom over the economy have been helped in recent weeks by a rating.
- had been help
- has been helped
- have been help
- No Improvement
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 2
Solution : The correct choice is the second option .
The word economy is a singular subject and must be followed by has been instead of have been as per the subject-verb agreement. This alternative also uses the correct present perfect tense, indicating an action that started in the past and has relevance to the present.
So, the correct sentence is: The Centre's bid to dispel the pall of gloom over the economy has been helped in recent weeks by a rating.
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