Question : Directions: In the question, a part of the sentence is in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at 1, 2, and 3 that may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is 4.
A new chapter may been put forth in which India gained independence only in the last year and not in 1947.
- may have been put forth
- may be put forth
- may be left forth
- No Improvement
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
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Correct Answer: 2
Solution : The correct choice is the second option .
The phrase may been put forth should be replaced with may be put forth, as put forth means to present. When expressing possibility or speculation, the modal verb may should be used. Thus, it is followed by be + past participle form of the verb in the case of passive structure.
So, the correct sentence is: A new chapter may be put forth in which India gained Independence only in the last year and not in 1947.
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