Question

The following question consists of two sentences. Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it and mark your answer accordingly from the given options.
I. Several art forms that had begin centuries ago are still preserved by rural communities.
II. Witnessing massive changes in our surroundings, we watched the old town shrunk into a modern hub.

Q: Answer-The following question consists of two sentences. Read each sentence to find out whether there is an...

I- The past perfect tense requires the third form of the verb had V3 therefore, had begin must be changed to had begun. II- The verb watched is a verb of perception, which is followed by or a present participle. Thus, shrunk should be changed to shrink or shrinking. So the correct sentences are I. Several art forms that had begun centuries ago are still preserved by rural communities. II. Witnessing massive changes in our surroundings, we watched the old town shrink into a modern hub.