complete the sentences with the correct options from the list below:
.... a lot of arguments for and against car loans in the press recently
.... a lot of arguments for and against car loans in the press recently
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Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
> "____ a lot of arguments for and against car loans in the press recently."
The subject here is "a lot of arguments", which is plural. Also, the word "recently" suggests that we need a present perfect tense (have/has been).
Now, let's look at the options:
- A. There are — Present tense, not perfect. Incorrect.
- B. There has been — "Has been" is singular, but "arguments" is plural. Incorrect.
- C. There have been — "Have been" matches both the plural subject and the recent time reference. Correct.
- D. There is — Present tense and singular. Incorrect.
- E. There was — Simple past tense, but "recently" suggests a continuing situation. Incorrect.
> "____ a lot of arguments for and against car loans in the press recently."
The subject here is "a lot of arguments", which is plural. Also, the word "recently" suggests that we need a present perfect tense (have/has been).
Now, let's look at the options:
- A. There are — Present tense, not perfect. Incorrect.
- B. There has been — "Has been" is singular, but "arguments" is plural. Incorrect.
- C. There have been — "Have been" matches both the plural subject and the recent time reference. Correct.
- D. There is — Present tense and singular. Incorrect.
- E. There was — Simple past tense, but "recently" suggests a continuing situation. Incorrect.