Asked by Aniket Barot on Jun 02, 2024
Verified
Select the correct verb or verbs for each sentence. But the horrific tsunami of 2004 in southern Asia ( holds , hold ) the record for deadly consequences, killing over 250,000 people.
A) holds
B) hold
Correct Verb
The usage of the appropriate verb form that agrees with the subject in number and person and fits the sentence meaning.
Tsunami
A sequence of massive sea waves usually triggered by subaquatic tremors, volcanic activities, or earth slips.
Southern Asia
A region of Asia that includes countries such as India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, and Maldives.
- Recognize and effectuate appropriate verb symmetry with subjects across varied instances.
- Examine the composition of sentences to identify the correct verb tense and ensure its conformity.
Verified Answer
BZ
Bohdana ZapaliiJun 05, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
"The horrific tsunami of 2004" is a singular subject, so the correct verb to use is "holds".
Learning Objectives
- Recognize and effectuate appropriate verb symmetry with subjects across varied instances.
- Examine the composition of sentences to identify the correct verb tense and ensure its conformity.