Direction: Which of the following phrases should replace the phrase underlined (shown in [square brackets]) to make the sentence grammatically correct? It is true that there [has been a considerable…
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Direction: Which of the following phrases should replace the phrase underlined (shown in [square brackets]) to make the sentence grammatically correct?
It is true that there [has been a considerable decline] in rural poverty.
It is true that there [has been a considerable decline] in rural poverty.
- Has been considerably declining
- Have been considered decline
- Has a considerable decline.
- No correction required
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D - No correction required
'There has been a considerable decline' is grammatically correct (singular 'decline' with 'has'); no correction needed.
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