Select the most appropriate present tense form of the verb to fill in the blank.
__________ they like sweets?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Do.
Context: The sentence is a present tense question asking whether 'they' like sweets. For plural subjects in the present tense, we use 'Do' to form questions.
Meaning of the words:
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Do – used with plural subjects in present tense questions, correct here.
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Has – present perfect tense auxiliary for singular/plural, not used for simple present questions like this.
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Does – used with singular third-person subjects, incorrect for 'they'.
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Had – past tense, not suitable for present tense.
Correct word: Do, because it correctly forms a present tense question for the plural subject 'they'.
Final Sentence: Do they like sweets?
Hence, the chosen option is correct.