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Standard English ConventionsMediumAgreement with a subject followed by 'of' phrases

Standard English Conventions practice question

The collection of maps and charts ____ kept in a climate-controlled room.

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

  1. A. isCorrect
  2. B. are
  3. C. being
  4. D. were

Answer: A. is

The subject is 'collection', singular.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. are
Plural, agreeing with 'maps and charts'.
C. being
Not a finite verb.
D. were
Plural and past.

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