Question

Find the error in the following sentence.
From ancient times, sculpture had been considered the prerogative of men, and even now, in some parts of the world, women sculptors face hostility and suspicion.

• A. From ancient times
• B. Had been
• C. Prerogative
• D. Face
• E. No error

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Had been

The use of "had been" is incorrect because the use of "from" implies a continuity which "had been" contradicts. So, the answer is option B.