GATE ME 2017 Set 2 — Question 56

MCQ+2 / -0.67EasyVerb-Noun Agreement & Parts of SpeechVerbal AptitudeGeneral Aptitude

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The ways in which this game can be played__________potentially infinite.

Correct answer (C) are Solution The subject of the sentence is 'The ways', which is a plural noun phrase. In English, the verb must agree with the subject in number. Therefore, a plural verb is required. 'are' is the correct plural form of the verb 'to be' for this sentence. 'is' is singular, and 'is being'/'are being' suggest a continuous action which is not appropriate for a statement of fact about potentiality. Turn this into a strength. Explore AI-powered practice and doubt support with Success Tracker.

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Correct answer (C) are Solution The subject of the sentence is 'The ways', which is a plural noun phrase. In English, the verb must agree with the subject in number. Therefore, a plural verb is required. 'are' is the correct plural form of the verb 'to be' for this sentence. 'is' is singular, and 'is being'/'are being' suggest a continuous action which is not appropriate for a statement of fact about potentiality.

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