In each question in the following. four alternative sentences are given. Choose the CORRECT one and fill the circle corresponding to that letter in the answer sheet.
Correct answer: D. A number of my friends don't wear shoes with pointed tips.
- A. A number of my friends weren't wear shoes with pointed tips.
- B. A number of my friends doesn't wear shoes with pointed tips
- C. A number of my friends aren't wear shoes with pointed tips
- D. A number of my friends don't wear shoes with pointed tips.
Explanation
Option D uses the correct subject-verb agreement: "A number of my friends" is a plural subject, so it correctly takes the plural verb "don't."
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