DIRECTIONS: in the following question, a part of sentence is bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is required, choose “No Improvement” option.
A pair of shoes have been purchased by me.

Options

A. A) has been
B. B) has being
C. C) would been
D. D) No Improvement

Answer

A

Explanation

(1) A pair of shoes signifies one.
Hence, the Verb will be in Singular-has been
Hence, has been is the right usage