Multiple choice

Directions: The sentence has three underlined words or phrases. The three underlined parts of the sentence are marked (1), (2) and (3). Identify the one underlined word or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct. If the sentence needs no change, select (4) as your answer.

(1) Although we are free (2) for the last forty-five years or so (3) yet we continue to be economically backward. (4) No error

  1. (1)

  2. (2)

  3. (3)

  4. (4)

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A Correct answer
Explanation

Case of present perfect tense in passive voice. Replace 'are free' by ‘have been free’.