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Direction: In the sentence given below, a part is
highlighted and suggestions for its correction are given below the sentence. Choose the correct option, which can improve the original sentence without changing its meaning. If the highlighted part is correct, select ‘No improvement required’ as your answer. The number of tourists visiting the national park have steadily increased for the past few years, prompting discussions about sustainable tourism practices. A. have steadily increased over the past B. has steadily increased over the past C. has steadily increased in the pastSolution
"In" the past few years: This emphasizes the time period itself. It suggests that the increase took place within the time frame of the past few years. "Over" the past few years: This emphasizes the process of increase or change. It suggests a gradual change that has happened throughout the time frame of the past few years.
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