Select the option which fits appropriately in the blank:The slaughter of animals for their fur _ caused controversy.
Correct answer: A. has
- A. has
- B. have
- C. had
- D. will have left
Explanation
The word "slaughter" is the subject in this sentence and since it's a singular noun, the verb that goes with it has to be singular too (due to the subject verb agreement). So the answer is "has" as it is the singular verb.
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