In the following sentence, a part of the sentence is bolded. Choose the correct alternative that best improves the bolded part.
The executive council has reached to a unanimous decision regarding the acquisition of the rival firm after months of negotiation.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
Correct Answer: has reached
Explanation:
• The verb reach is a transitive verb when used in the sense of arriving at an agreement, conclusion, or decision. It directly takes an object without a preposition.
• Using the preposition to after reach is grammatically incorrect. Therefore, reached to a decision must be corrected to reached a decision.
• The subject executive council acts as a single collective unit here, taking the singular auxiliary verb has.
Example: The jury finally reached a verdict after hours of discussion.