Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No Improvement’.
Modern farming practices is involving the use of fertilizers and pesticides.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. involve the use of.
- 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 "Practices" which is plural hence, we need to use a plural verb here.
- The chosen option follows the given rules hence, it will IMPROVE the statement correctly.
Correct Sentence:-
Modern farming practices involve the use of fertilizers and pesticides.