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).
This palace (has been belonging) to our family since generations.
(1) has belonging
(2) has belonged
(3) belonged
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 2
Solution : The correct improvement for the sentence is: has belonged.
Explanation: The original phrase "has been belonging" is not grammatically correct in this context. When expressing ownership or possession that has continued over a period of time, we typically use the present perfect tense. "Has belonged" is the correct form in this case.
has belonging
- It is not grammatically correct; it should be "has belonged."
belonged
- It is in the past tense and does not convey the ongoing nature of the family's ownership over generations as effectively as the present perfect tense.
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