His house _ adjacent to the road
Correct answer: A. is
- A. is
- B. to
- C. the
- D. an
Explanation
Using "is" in the sentence "His house is adjacent to the road" is correct because "is" is the appropriate form of the verb "to be" to indicate the present tense.In this context, "is" links the subject "His house" with the adjective phrase "adjacent to the road," indicating the location or proximity of his house relative to the road. Therefore, "is" is the correct verb form to use in this sentence.
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