Choose the correct sentence:
Correct answer: C. Ninety percent of us do not have a clue how to wear fashion accessories such as scarves.
- A. Ninety percent of us do not have a clue how to wearing fashion accessories such as scarves.
- B. Ninety percent of us does not has a clue how to wear fashion accessories such as scarves.
- C. Ninety percent of us do not have a clue how to wear fashion accessories such as scarves.
- D. Ninety percent of us does not have a clue how to wear fashion accessories such as scarves.
Explanation
"Ninety percent of us" is a plural phrase, so the verb "do" agrees with the subject.- The verb "have" is in the plural form "have" because it agrees with the plural subject "us".- The sentence is in the present tense, indicating a current state, so the verb "do" is appropriate.
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