Standard English ConventionsEasy–MediumPlural verb after both of
Standard English Conventions practice question
Both of my brothers ____ taller than me.
Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
- A. areCorrect
- B. is
- C. was
- D. being
Answer: A. are
Both is plural.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. is
- Singular.
- C. was
- Singular and past.
- D. being
- Not a finite verb.
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