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Which of the following sentences correctly uses subject-verb agreement?

A. The dogs in our backyard growls late at night.

B. Computers has made our jobs easier.

C. Those two girls in the first row is best friends.

D. The tennis balls roll into the parking lot.

Answer Explanation:

The subject is in plural “tennis balls” and is supported by a plural verb “roll” which makes D the correct use of subject-verb agreement.

Therefore, the Correct Answer is D.

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  • Q #1: Surely, he thought, I can't trust this enticing yet dubious offer, although I could use the opportunity more than I'd like to admit. Which of the following parts of speech is the word "although"?

    A. Participle

    B. Conjunction

    C. Adverb

    D. Interjection

    Answer Explanation

    Although means 'in spite of something'. it is a subordinating conjunctions. This means that the clause which they introduce is a subordinate clause, which needs a main clause to make it complete 

  • Q #2: Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?

    A. A carpenter must use certain tools - hammers, saws, chisels - to finish a job.

    B. A carpenter must use certain tools hammers, saws, chisels- to finish a job.

    C. A carpenter must use certain tools, hammers, saws, chisels, to finish a job.

    D. A carpenter must use certain tools-hammers, saws, chisels to finish a job.

    Answer Explanation

    In Option A, the em dash is used to set off the list of tools (hammers, saws, chisels) from the main part of the sentence. The em dash indicates a stronger break than a comma and helps to provide clarity and emphasis on the list of tools the carpenter must use. The sentence is correctly punctuated, and the tools are appropriately separated by the em dash.

  • Q #3: Which of the following sentences is the least formal in style?

    A. I gained significant experience with computers while attending college.

    B. I gained a lot of experience with computers while I was a student in college.

    C. I have a lot of experience with computers from my college days.

    D. I've got a ton of experience with computers from school.

    Answer Explanation

    D does not use complete words to explain and also uses the word “ton” which is informal in nature as compared to other sentences.