Question : Directions: In the question, a part of the sentence is in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at (1), (2), and (3) that may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (4).
His brother never has and never will be dependable.
(1) never had
(2) never has been
(3) was never being
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
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Correct Answer: (2)
Solution : The sentence can be improved using the second option .
This option maintains the correct tense and structure of the sentence. "Has been" is used to indicate that the brother has never been dependable in the past, and this pattern will continue in the future. The other options are either grammatically incorrect or change the meaning of the sentence.
Therefore, the correct sentence is: "His brother never has been and never will be dependable."
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