Verbal Ability - Spotting Errors - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Spotting Errors - Section 1 (Q.No. 197)
Directions to Solve

Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any will be in one part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is 'D'. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if any).


197.

(solve as per the direction given above)

I was there
many a time
in the past.
No error.
Answer: Option
Explanation:
'I have been there'
Discussion:
18 comments Page 2 of 2.

King said:   1 decade ago
Do we use "have been" to show repeating action?

Kamal limba said:   7 years ago
'Had been there' is the only gratifying answer.

Sachin tiwari said:   2 decades ago
Is it correct to write"many a time" ?

Jose said:   2 decades ago
Yes, it is correct. It means many times.

Debopam Das said:   1 decade ago
This is not clear. Explain the answer.

Bhiki said:   8 years ago
Why can't we say, I had been there?

Priya said:   1 decade ago
Why 'I have been there' is used?

Shadi said:   8 years ago
Why not I used to be there?


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