Ethics _ important for a peaceful and loving society.
Correct answer: C. Are
- A. Have
- B. Has
- C. Are
- D. Is
Explanation
'Ethics' is the plural form of 'ethic'. According to the rules of subject-verb agreement, plural subjects take plural verbs. Hence, "are" is the correct verb to use.
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