Select the option which fits appropriately in the blank:Annie and her brothers _ at school.
Correct answer: B. Are
- A. Is
- B. Are
- C. Are being
- D. Have
Explanation
The correct option that fits appropriately in the blank is:"Annie and her brothers are at school."The subject of the sentence is "Annie and her brothers," which is a plural noun since it refers to multiple individuals. Therefore, the correct verb to use is "are," which agrees with the plural subject. The other options do not match the subject-verb agreement correctly.
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