Demonstrate the correct use of subject-verb agreement:A lot of houses _ collapsed due to the storm.
Correct answer: C. Have
- A. Has
- B. Are
- C. Have
- D. Were
Explanation
Option A: Has is used as a singular verb and the subject is plural hence this is incorrect.Option B: It would be incorrect to use are before collapsed.Option C: Have is a plural verb hence it can be used for this subject thus this option is correct.Option D: It would be incorrect to use were for something that has already happened.
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