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Standard English ConventionsEasyAgreement with 'the twins'

Standard English Conventions practice question

The twins ____ their birthday on the same day as their grandfather.

Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?

  1. A. celebrateCorrect
  2. B. celebrates
  3. C. celebrating
  4. D. has celebrated

Answer: A. celebrate

'Twins' is plural.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. celebrates
Singular.
C. celebrating
Not a finite verb.
D. has celebrated
Singular auxiliary.

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