Directions : In these questions , a part of the sentence is given in 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 you answer is (D ) .

Q:

Venezuelans were being deprived of food and medicines for the past year.

• 1
  have been
• 2
  are
• 3
  were
• 4
  no improvement