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Standard English ConventionsEasyPlural subject with 'have'

Standard English Conventions practice question

The twins ____ the same birthday.

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

  1. A. haveCorrect
  2. B. has
  3. C. having
  4. D. is having

Answer: A. have

'Twins' is plural: 'have'.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. has
'Has' is singular.
C. having
'Having' alone is not a complete verb.
D. is having
'Is having' is singular.

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