Which verb form completes the sentence correctly? The team ___ celebrating its victory.
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. is
- Step 1: Team is a singular collective noun here, so it takes a singular verb.
- Step 2: The singular verb is 'is'.
Answer
is.
Why not the others: are: This would suit a plural subject such as 'the players'. be: 'Be' cannot follow a singular subject in this way. were: This is a past plural form that does not match 'celebrating' in the present.
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