Standard English ConventionsEasy–MediumAgreement with 'there' and a plural subject
Standard English Conventions practice question
There ____ three good reasons to doubt the report's conclusion.
Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
- A. areCorrect
- B. is
- C. was
- D. has been
Answer: A. are
'There' isn't the subject; the subject follows the verb: 'three good reasons', plural. So: 'There are'.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. is
- 'is' is singular, but 'reasons' is plural.
- C. was
- 'was' is singular and past.
- D. has been
- 'has been' is singular.
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