Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
The age of the participants ______ an important factor in this competition.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is Option A. i.e. is.
- In this sentence, "age" is a singular noun, and therefore, it requires a singular verb..
- The verb "is" is the singular form of the verb "to be," and it agrees in number with the subject "age."
Therefore, the correct sentence is:
"The age of the participants is an important factor in this competition."