Choose the word expression which best completes each sentence.
The hunter, with his dog ____________ entering the bush.
The hunter, with his dog ____________ entering the bush.
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Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The correct answer is C.
Explanation: The correct subject of the sentence is "the hunter" (singular), so the verb must also be singular. The phrase "with his dog" is additional information and does not affect the singular subject-verb agreement. Therefore, the correct verb is "is".
- C. is correctly agrees with the singular subject "the hunter".
Other options:
- A. are and D. were are plural verbs, which would not agree with the singular subject "the hunter."
- B. was is past tense, but the sentence seems to be in the present tense, so it's incorrect here.
Thus, the sentence should be: "The hunter, with his dog, is entering the bush."
The correct answer is C.
Explanation: The correct subject of the sentence is "the hunter" (singular), so the verb must also be singular. The phrase "with his dog" is additional information and does not affect the singular subject-verb agreement. Therefore, the correct verb is "is".
- C. is correctly agrees with the singular subject "the hunter".
Other options:
- A. are and D. were are plural verbs, which would not agree with the singular subject "the hunter."
- B. was is past tense, but the sentence seems to be in the present tense, so it's incorrect here.
Thus, the sentence should be: "The hunter, with his dog, is entering the bush."