Choose the word for blank 2. (Recycling)
Many cities now ask residents to separate their rubbish into paper, plastic and glass. This makes it ___1___ to recycle materials. Recycling ___2___ energy and reduces the amount of waste sent to landfill. Some people complain that it takes too much time, ___3___ most agree that the effort is worthwhile. Schools can play an important ___4___ by teaching children good habits. If everyone takes part, our cities will be ___5___ and cleaner.
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. saves
- Step 1: 'Recycling' is a singular subject, so the verb takes -s.
Answer
saves.
Why not the others: save, saving and saved don't fit.
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