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Standard English ConventionsEasyAgreement with a singular subject

Standard English Conventions practice question

The lighthouse on the point ____ automated in 1988.

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

  1. A. wasCorrect
  2. B. were
  3. C. have been
  4. D. are

Answer: A. was

'Lighthouse' is singular: 'was'.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. were
'Were' is plural.
C. have been
'Have been' is plural.
D. are
'Are' is plural.

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