It is common knowledge to anyone who studies science, that the earth _ on its own axis once every 24 hours.
Correct answer: A. Revolves
- A. Revolves
- B. Revolve
- C. Has revolved
- D. Has had revolved
Explanation
"Revolves" is the correct verb to describe the Earth's motion around its axis, and it matches the subject "the Earth" in the present simple tense.
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