Demonstrate the correct use of subject-verb agreement:He was _ in the rain then.
Correct answer: B. Enjoying
- A. Enjoys
- B. Enjoying
- C. Enjoy
- D. Will enjoy
Explanation
To choose the correct answer, first identify the keyword which is the auxiliary verb 'was'. Helping verbs/auxiliary verbs are used when indicating a progressive or continuous tense. Hence option B is correct. He was enjoying in the rain then.
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