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Standard English ConventionsMediumPlural verb after here

Standard English Conventions practice question

Here ____ the keys you asked for.

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

  1. A. areCorrect
  2. B. is
  3. C. be
  4. D. was

Answer: A. are

The subject is "the keys", plural, even though it follows the verb.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. is
Singular.
C. be
Not a finite verb.
D. was
Singular.

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