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Standard English ConventionsEasyAgreement with 'the players'

Standard English Conventions practice question

The players ____ the pitch at half past two.

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

  1. A. takeCorrect
  2. B. takes
  3. C. taking
  4. D. has taken

Answer: A. take

'Players' is plural.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. takes
Singular.
C. taking
Not a finite verb.
D. has taken
Singular auxiliary.

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