In the following question, one part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and click the option corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, click the 'No error' option. A fortified wall with (1)/ gates has been surrounding (2)/ the temple complex. (3)/ No error (4)?

Option 2 : 2

The error lies in part 2.

The sentence uses ‘has been surrounding’, which is present perfect progressive, is incorrect given the context. The correct usage must be ‘surrounds’, which is a present tense.  

Each tense has a perfect form, indicating complete action; each has a progressive form, indicating ongoing action; and each has a perfect progressive form, indicating ongoing action that will be completed at some definite time.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 2.

Correct sentence – A fortified wall with 18 gates surrounds the temple complex.