Question : Directions: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative that will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "No Improvement".
Many years have passed since India became free.
(1) had became free
(2) has became free
(3) become free
(4) No improvement
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (4)
Solution : The second option is the correct answer.
In the original sentence, the verb became is in the simple past tense, and it correctly reflects the historical fact that India gained independence at a specific point in the past.
The use of have passed in the present perfect tense is also appropriate because it indicates that a significant amount of time has elapsed since that historical event of gaining freedom occurred.
The other options do not improve the sentence and are grammatically incorrect.
The sentence is already correct as it is: Many years have passed since India became free.
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