Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution’.
Half of the property given to his sons by the businessman last year.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Half of the property was given.
The sentence is referring to an event that happened in the past, so the past tense was given is the correct usage.
"Is given" implies a present action, and "has been given" suggests a more recent or ongoing event.