The air we ------------- today has many harmful elements in it.
Correct answer: A. Breathe
- A. Breathe
- B. are breathing
- C. breath
- D. have breathed
Explanation
Breathe is a verb we use for the process of inhaling and exhaling. In this sentence, 'breathe' is the correct verb form that matches the present tense structure. 'Are breathing' is in the present continuous tense, 'breath' is a noun, and 'have breathed' is in the present perfect tense, making them less suitable for this sentence.
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