Multiple choice

Directions: Choose a suitable option to fill in the blank:

Since 1980, several economies in developed nations —.

  1. experiences declines and recoveries

  2. are experiencing declines and recoveries

  3. have experienced declines and recoveries

  4. experienced declines and recoveries
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The present perfect tense 'have experienced' is used with 'since 1980' to describe economic fluctuations that started in the past and continue to have relevance in the present. The plural verb agrees with the plural subject 'economies'.

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