Multiple choice

The results of the team's restructuring efforts are evident in its performance in the sporting arena, which peaked during the last few months of this season after it fell over the last few seasons.

  1. arena, which peaked during the last few months of this season after it fell

  2. arena, which had peaked during the last few months of this season after it had fallen

  3. arena, which has peaked during the last few months of this season after falling

  4. arena; their performance has peaked during the last few months of this season after falling

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Correct. The option corrects the error of Tense Usage by using the Present Perfect Tense for an action that is completed at the time of speaking (performance has peaked). The option also removes the Error of using Simple Past (it fell) and replaces it with a phrase that uses Past Progressive Tense (was falling)