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English I · End Term · 7 Aug 2022 · May 2022 term

Question 13: “Also, Triton is one of only four objects in the solar s…

Question 13

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“Also, Triton is one of only four objects in the solar system that we know __________ geologically active.” Fill the blank, and justify your answer

  1. A

    Is, because the subject of the sentence is the singular “Triton”

  2. B

    Are, because the subject of the sentences is “four objects” – which is in the plural

  3. C

    Is, because we do not know if the other three objects are geologically active yet

  4. D

    Are, because we know there are four objects that are geologically active

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Correct answer

  • A

    Is, because the subject of the sentence is the singular “Triton”

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Question 13 of 60 in the IIT Madras BS English I (English 1) End Term paper sat on 7 Aug 2022, in the May 2022 term (IIT M FOUNDATION DIPLOMA ENDTERM QPD1 07 Aug 2022 IBA NS). It carries 2 marks.

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