In the following sentence a part of the sentence has been underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part, which might improve the sentence.Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, choose option 5.
Past experience with records have clearly indicated that students should be given more practical training than theoretical education.
A. have been clearly indicating
B. has clearly indicated
C. has been clearly indicating that
The error in the phrase is the verb 'have' as the subject is singular in the sentence. It is 'past experience.' Thus to make the subject agree with the verb the correct verb here is 'has.'
Option A is therefore incorrect.
Option B is correct.
Option C has the word 'that' which is incorrect as it is already mentioned in the sentence.
The correct sentence is:
Past experience with records has clearly indicated that students should be given more practical training than theoretical education.$