Question

Directions: In this question, a part of the given sentence has been underlined as this part may have an error. The first option is the same as the underlined part in the given sentence. Choose this option if you think that the underlined part has no error. Otherwise, choose the option that rectifies the error in the underlined part of the given sentence.
The song that sounds right now \(\underline{\text{ had been broadcast at least three times today}}\) 

• A. Had been broadcasted at least three times today
• B. Has been broadcast at least three times today
• C. Have been broadcast at least three times today
• D. Is broadcasting at least three times today
• E. Was broadcasting at least three times today

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

The question asks us to identify which option correctly rectifies the error in the underlined part of the given sentence: "The song that sounds right now had been broadcast at least three times today".

The task involves understanding the correct use of past and present perfect tenses.

1. The original sentence uses "had been broadcast," which is the past perfect tense. This tense is used to describe an action that was completed before another action, typically in the past. However, the sentence indicates a time frame that extends to the present with the word "today," suggesting that the action is relevant to the current time.
2. The present perfect tense, "has been broadcast," is more appropriate here because it describes an action that has occurred at an unspecified time before now and is still relevant or complete as of now. The use of "today" points to a time period that extends up to the current moment, making the present perfect tense suitable.
3. Now, let's analyze the options to see which best fits the correct tense usage:

• Had been broadcasted at least three times today: Incorrect usage of past perfect and incorrect verb form ("broadcasted" is incorrect; "broadcast" is the correct past participle form of "broadcast").
• Has been broadcast at least three times today: Correct usage of present perfect, which indicates an action completed at some point before now and related to the present. This option is correct.
• Have been broadcast at least three times today: Incorrect subject-verb agreement ("song" is singular, so "have" should be "has").
• Is broadcasting at least three times today: Incorrect tense. The present continuous implies an ongoing action, which does not fit the context of "at least three times today" for an action already completed.
• Was broadcasting at least three times today: Incorrect tense. The past continuous tense is incorrect here, as it indicates an action that was ongoing in the past, not an action completed several times by the present.

Therefore, the correct option is "Has been broadcast at least three times today."