Subtags: Basic Rules and Concepts, Subject-Verb Agreement with Quantifiers and Phrases
Correct answer: D. Over a fifth of Google's five thousand employees are based in the municipality.
- A. Over a fifth of Google's five thousand employees is based in the municipality.
- B. Over a fifth of Google's five thousands employees are based in the municipality.
- C. Over a fifth of Google five thousand employees is based on the municipality.
- D. Over a fifth of Google's five thousand employees are based in the municipality.
Explanation
Subject-Verb Agreement: The subject "Over a fifth of Google's five thousand employees" is plural, and the verb "are" correctly agrees with the plural subject.Possessive Form: The possessive form "Google's" is correctly used to indicate possession.Clear and Correct Sentence Structure: Option D provides a clear and coherent sentence structure.Therefore, Option D is the correct and grammatically sound choice.
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