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.

This is the first time in my memory that the river has overflown the banks.

  1. has been over flown

  2. has overflowed

  3. has overflowing

  4. No improvement needed
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Error of vocabulary usage. Rivers always 'flow', they never 'fly'. 'Flown' is the third form of fly, while 'flowed' is the third form of flow. Thus, option 2.

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