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

Question

The collection of maps in the reading room ____ back to the sixteenth century.

Accepted Answer

A. dates. The subject is 'collection', singular; 'of maps' is a prepositional phrase.

Answer

B. date — 'Date' agrees with 'maps', not the subject.

Answer

C. are dating — 'Are dating' is plural.

Answer

D. have dated — 'Have dated' is plural.

Standard English Conventions practice question