Direction: In the following questions, part of the sentence is printed in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at (1), (2) and (3) which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed your answer is (4)
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A pair of shoes have been purchased by me.
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- has been
- has being
- would been
- No improvement
Correct Option: A
A pair of shoes signifies one.
Hence, the Verb will be in Singular-has been
Hence, has been is the right usage.