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In the last twenty years, despite the chauvinism of European connoisseurs, California wines are respected throughout the world.

A. are respected

B. are becoming better respected

C. which have gained respect

D. have gained respect

E. have since become respected
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BTGmoderatorDC wrote:In the last twenty years, despite the chauvinism of European connoisseurs, California wines are respected throughout the world.

A. are respected

B. are becoming better respected

C. which have gained respect

D. have gained respect

E. have since become respected
In A and B, the present tense verbs are respected and are becoming cannot serve to express an action performed IN THE LAST TWENTY YEARS.
Eliminate A and B.

In C, California wines (subject) lacks a verb.
The result is an incomplete sentence.
Eliminate C.

E implies the following:
California wines have since in the last twenty years become respected.
This meaning is nonsensical.
Eliminate E.

The correct answer is D.
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