Question

Which of the phrase given below the sentence should replace the word/phrase given in underline in the sentence to make it grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is given and no correction is required, select 'No correction required' as the answer.
In recent held cricket matches, most of the players scored more than fifty runs.

• A. recent holding
• B. recently held
• C. recently hold
• D. recent holding of
• E. No correction required

Answer 1

The correct option is B recently held

To quality the verb 'held' we have to used adverb 'recently'. Here, (b) is the suitable expression.
E.g. In recently organised concerts, the singer has performed up to mark.