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Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.
The footballers (has been) arguing with the coach since morning.

  1. A
    was
  2. B
    had been
  3. C
    have been
  4. D
    no improvement

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

The subject "The footballers" is a plural noun. Therefore, it requires a plural verb.
"has been" is singular and incorrect.

"have been" is plural and perfectly fits the present perfect continuous tense structure indicated by "since morning".

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Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.
The footballers (has been) arguing with the coach since morning.
A
was
B
had been
C
have been
D
no improvement

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