Standard English ConventionsEasyPlural subject with a plural verb
Standard English Conventions practice question
The ducks ____ across the pond every morning.
Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
- A. swimCorrect
- B. swims
- C. is swimming
- D. swum
Answer: A. swim
'Ducks' is plural: 'swim'.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. swims
- 'Swims' is singular.
- C. is swimming
- 'Is swimming' is singular.
- D. swum
- 'Swum' needs a helping verb.
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