Which of the following phrases should replace the phrase underlined to make the sentence grammatically correct? (The underlined phrase is shown in square brackets.) Despite all the complaints…
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Which of the following phrases should replace the phrase underlined to make the sentence grammatically correct? (The underlined phrase is shown in square brackets.)
Despite all the complaints against him, we must admit that his behaviour with others [has always courteous].
- have always courteous
- has always being courteous
- has always been courteous
- No correction required
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C - has always been courteous
'Courteous' is an adjective, so it needs the linking verb 'been': 'his behaviour has always been courteous'. The singular subject 'behaviour' takes 'has', so 'have always courteous' is wrong on number as well as missing 'been'. 'Has always being courteous' uses the -ing form where the perfect tense needs 'been', and the printed phrase cannot stand, so a correction is required.
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