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

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My grandmother always ____ a hat on Sundays.

Accepted Answer

A. wears. A habit takes the present tense; 'grandmother' is singular, so 'wears'.

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B. wear — 'Wear' does not agree with a singular subject.

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C. wore — 'Wore' is past, but 'always' describes a present habit.

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D. wearing — 'Wearing' needs a helping verb.

Standard English Conventions practice question