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".
Venezuelans (were being) deprived of food and medicines for the past year.
(1) were
(2) are
(3) have been
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
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Correct Answer: (3)
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
Explanation : The use of the present perfect tense "have been" is appropriate when describing an action that started in the past and continues into the present, as per passive structure.
Therefore, the correct sentence is: "Venezuelans have been deprived of food and medicines for the past year."
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