Question

Certainly,this is a problem we had been talking to for

Q: Answer-Certainly,this is a problem we had been talking to for three to four years.

Certainly,this is a problem we have been talking up for three to four years. The problem being talked about is still existing and the process is still going on ,therefore we will use have been. Talking up is a phrasal verb which means we are talking about something giving it utmost preference or importance.

three to four years. Directions: In these questions, a sentence or a part of sentence is highlighted in bold. Below are given alternatives to the highlighted part which may improve the sentence.Choose the option which improves the sentence in the best possible way.

A have been talking up

B has been talk to

C had been talking up

D has been talking to

E having been talked up

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