Question

1. During the 19th century, Charles Dickens ______ one of the most famous British novelists.
has become
became
becomes
had become
would became

Answer 1

During the 19th century, Charles Dickens became one of the most famous British novelists.

Why because the 19 century is past tenses and the action get completed already to clear additional doubts , the student can check out the from the official website with no trouble of it.