The headmaster _ to speak to you.
Correct answer: A. Wants
- A. Wants
- B. Is wanting
- C. Was wanting
- D. Want
Explanation
"The headmaster wants to speak to you" in Option A sounds most appropriate because "headmaster" is a singular noun so we should complement it with a singular verb - eliminating Option D. The tense is simple present indicated by the verb "speak", hence the present continuous form "is wanting" in Option B is also incorrect. while the past tense form in Option C is also incorrect.
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