His knowledge of Indian vernaculars _far beyond the common.
Correct answer: A. is
- A. is
- B. are
- C. were
- D. have been
Explanation
The sentence should read: "His knowledge of Indian vernaculars is far beyond the common. "The subject of the sentence is "His knowledge", which is a singular noun.- The verb "is" agrees with the singular subject "His knowledge".- The phrase "far beyond the common" is a singular concept, describing the extent of his knowledge.
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