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    Question

    In each question below, a sentence is given with a part

    of it printed in bold type. That part may contain a grammatical error. Each sentence is followed by phrases A), B) and C). Find out which phrase should replace the phrase given in bold to correct the error, if there is any, and to make the sentence grammatically meaningful and correct. If the sentence is correct as it is and ‘ No correction is required’ , mark D) as the answer. The manager made a suggestion to improve the team’s performance, which was well received by everyone. 
    A were well received by Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B has been well received by Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C had been well received by Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D No correction required Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The sentence is correct as it is, as the past tense "was" properly conveys the meaning that the suggestion was received positively in the past. 

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