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.
There is a double-digit growth in salaries of vocational jobs now and the trend are likely to continue in the coming years.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. is likely to continue.
- As the subject is "trend" that is singular we need to use a singular verb.
- "likely + to + v1" is the correct phrase.
- The statement will be written in an active voice as there is a doer in the statement.
- All the rules are followed by the chosen option hence, it will improve the statement correctly.
The correct sentence will be-
There is a double-digit growth in salaries of vocational jobs now and the trend is likely to continue in the coming years.