Question

    Choose the correct answer to fill the given blank

    The company's profits _____ last year.
    A has declined Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B have declined Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C has decline Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D will decline Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The subject in this sentence is 'company's profits', which is plural. Therefore, the verb 'have' should be used instead of 'has'. Additionally, the verb tense is in the past, and the correct form of the verb to use is 'have declined'. Therefore, option b) is the correct answer.

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