Complete the sentence: The chances of your being promoted _ excellent.
Correct answer: B. are
- A. is
- B. are
- C. was
- D. be
Explanation
As the word 'being' is used, the sentence is in the present tense hence the verbs "was" and "be" are incorrect. "Is" (which is used for singular nouns) is incorrect as the word 'chances' (plural) is used hence "are" is correct. It also makes grammatical sense when said out loud.
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