Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.
They ____________ a mammoth task ahead of them.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. have
- "Have" is a suitable option.
- The word "have" suits the plural subject "they" and makes sense within the context of the phrase.
- Compared to other options.
- "Needs": The term "needs" is a singular noun, meaning that it requires a singular subject, such as "he" or "she," not "they." Therefore, this is incorrect.
- "Has": This also is incorrect; "has" is a singular noun that does not go with the plural subject "they."
- "Does": This is incorrect since "they" refers to a plural subject while "does" is used with singular subjects.