It is a matter of shame that temples of knowledge hubs of politics and violence?

Appeared in: PGIMS Rohtak NO - 2017

Explanation

The subject of the clause, 'temples of knowledge,' is plural, requiring a plural verb form like 'have'.
The main clause 'It is a matter of shame' sets a present-day context.
The present perfect tense ('have become') correctly links a past change (the transformation of the temples) to its ongoing result in the present (the shameful situation).

Option A: The simple past tense ('became') describes a completed past action, which weakens the connection to the present-day shame mentioned in the sentence.
Option B: The verb 'becomes' is singular and does not agree with the plural subject 'temples of knowledge'.
Option C: The past perfect tense ('had become') is used to describe an event that happened before another past event. There is no second past event mentioned in the sentence to provide this context.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Subject-Verb Agreement and Verb Tense (Present Perfect) as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
While this is a general English question, mastery of grammar is crucial for clear and unambiguous professional communication in nursing.
Accurate verb tense usage is vital in medical documentation to correctly sequence events, such as in a patient's history or a description of the progression of symptoms.
What if? If the subject were singular (e.g., 'this temple of knowledge'), the correct answer would be 'has become' to maintain subject-verb agreement.

How to Approach the Question

First, identify the subject of the clause following 'that'. The subject is 'temples of knowledge'.
Determine if the subject is singular or plural. 'Temples' is plural.
Eliminate any verb options that do not agree with a plural subject. 'Becomes' is singular, so it is incorrect.
Analyze the tense of the main clause. 'It is a matter of shame' is in the present tense, indicating a current situation or feeling.
Evaluate the remaining verb tenses. The present perfect ('have become') connects a past event to the present. The simple past ('became') treats it as a finished event. The past perfect ('had become') places it before another past event.
Select the tense that best fits the context. Since the shame is present and results from a past change, the present perfect tense is the most appropriate choice.

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