Improve the bracketed part of the given sentence.
A surprisingly high number of cases of the flu are (being seen) this year.

Options

A. being taken care
B. being witnessed
C. being shown
D. No Improvement

Answer

B

Explanation

When a place or period witnesses a particular event, the event happens in that place or during that period.
Look at the sentence :
• This university has witnessed quite a few changes over the years.
Hence, being witnessed is the right usage.