To give one some idea of rabies' horrors, one _ only read such descriptions as the following: spasms, restlessness, shudders at the least breath of air, an ardent thirst, convulsive movements, and fits of furious rage.
Correct answer: B. Need
- A. Needs
- B. Need
- C. Needed
- D. Has needed
Explanation
The sentence is expressing a general statement about what someone needs to do to get an idea of the horrors of rabies. The verb "need" should be used in the base form without the auxiliary verb "has" or the past tense "needed." Therefore, the correct form is "one need only read."
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