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

Question

Everyone in the choir ____ to be at the hall by seven.

Accepted Answer

A. needs. 'Everyone' is singular, so the verb is singular: 'Everyone needs'.

Answer

B. need — 'need' is the plural form; 'everyone' takes a singular verb.

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C. are needing — 'are needing' is plural, and 'need' isn't normally used in the -ing form this way.

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D. have needed — 'have needed' is plural.

Standard English Conventions practice question