Question 52
EasyOriginal questionChoose the correct form of the verb to fill the blank.
The children ______ playing in the garden.
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer C
Correct answer: C
Explanation
"Children" is the plural of "child", so it takes a plural verb: "are".
Worth noting
"Children" has no -s, which is why "is" can tempt. It is plural all the same.
- Concept
- Irregular plural nouns
- Typical timeTypical
- 30 s
- Your timeYours
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