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Standard English ConventionsVery hardInversion after rarely

Standard English Conventions practice question

Rarely ____ such a small town produced two Olympic champions.

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

  1. A. hasCorrect
  2. B. have
  3. C. did
  4. D. does

Answer: A. has

After rarely at the start, the auxiliary comes before the subject, and produced needs has.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. have
Plural for a singular town.
C. did
Did pairs with produce, not produced.
D. does
Does pairs with produce, not produced.

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