Multiple choice

Directions: Which of the phrases (1), (2) and (3) should replace the underlined phrase to make the sentence grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark (4) as your answer.

She looked askance at the tablet and asked if it has been all that was to be given to a dying man to make him well.

  1. is

  2. was

  3. had been

  4. No improvement needed
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Error of sentence formation. If the principal clause of a sentence is in the past tense, the subordinate clause must also be in the same tense. Hence, 'asked' should be followed by 'was'.

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