Complete the sentences by choosing the most appropriate option, from the given lettered choices (A to D) below each. The milkman _ many bottles of milk to our school every day.
Correct answer: A. delivers
- A. delivers
- B. has deliver
- C. have deliver
- D. delivering
Explanation
The present indefinite tense is marked by specific markers as every day, often, always, every week, every sunday e.t.c.In general it represents the routine and the facts.Since the noun (milkman) is singular the verb must also be singular.
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