Parts of the given sentence have been underlined. One of them contains an error.
Select the option that has the segment with a grammatical error. The art historian argued that the painting's value has been greatly underestimated, and that its unique style and technique deserved recognition from the art community and the public alike.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. has been greatly underestimated.
- The error lies in the verb tense consistency. The sentence begins with "The art historian argued," which is in the past tense.
- To maintain consistency, the phrase following it should also be in the past tense.
- Therefore, "has been greatly underestimated" should be "had been greatly underestimated."