In the following question, sentences are given with a part in bold. The given…
2021
In the following question, sentences are given with a part in bold. The given phrase in the bold may or may not contain an error. The options following can replace the incorrect phrase. The correct phrase that is to be replaced will be your answer. If the sentences are correct then select ‘No improvement required’ as your answer.
The Government’s new policies intended to double incomes of farmers, which has been languishing while stock markets are soaring.
Answer: D. which have been — The subject is the plural noun 'incomes of farmers', so the relative phrase should use plural agreement: 'which have been languishing'.
- A.
who have been
- B.
that has being
- C.
which was been
- D.
which have been
- E.
No improvement required
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Correct answer: D
The subject is the plural noun 'incomes of farmers', so the relative phrase should use plural agreement: 'which have been languishing'.