Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.
Most workers ___________ as laborers in factories where their wages were fixed.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. were employed.
- Subjects and verbs must AGREE with one another in number (singular or plural). Thus, if a subject is singular, its verb must also be singular; if a subject is plural, its verb must also be plural.
- The subject of the given statement is "Workers" which is plural hence, we need to use a plural verb here.
The chosen option follows the given rules hence, it will be the correct choice.
Correct Sentence:-
Most workers were employed as laborers in factories where their wages were fixed.