Directions: A part of the sentence is bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at (A), (B) and (C) which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed your answer is (D).

Q:

He is ill for a week when his brother come.

• 1
  was ill
• 2
  has been ill
• 3
  had been ill
• 4
  had been ill