Question : Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select 'No improvement required'.
In India, processed foods becomes popular in the 20th century.
Option 1: became popular in
Option 2: become popularity in
Option 3: No improvement required
Option 4: become popular at
Correct Answer: became popular in
Solution : The correct choice is the first option .
The sentence contains the wrong form of the verb becomes , which is incorrect in the context of the sentence as it is in the present tense and the sentence requires the past form became . Thus, became should replace becomes to make the sentence grammatically accurate, and convey the intended meaning that processed food gained popularity in the 20th century in India.
Therefore, the correct sentence is: In India, processed foods became popular in the 20th century.
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