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Standard English ConventionsEasy–MediumEvery takes a singular verb

Standard English Conventions practice question

Every pupil ____ to bring a pencil to the test.

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

  1. A. needsCorrect
  2. B. need
  3. C. needing
  4. D. have needed

Answer: A. needs

"Every pupil" is singular.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. need
Plural.
C. needing
No finite verb.
D. have needed
Plural.

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