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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?

  1. A. swimCorrect
  2. B. swims
  3. C. is swimming
  4. 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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