Children usually _ a noise.
Correct answer: D. Make
- A. Made
- B. Makes
- C. Are making
- D. Make
Explanation
The word usually shows that tense is present indefinite. To choose verb we have to observe the subject whether it's singular or plural As 'children' is plural so we'll prefer make and not makes Option A,B and C are incorrect.
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