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    Question

    In the questions, a part of the sentence is highlighted. Below are given alternatives to the highlighted part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed your answer is (E).

    The crux of her response rely with training for when it happens, rather than dealing with it during a crucial match.

    A relies with training Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B rely at training Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C relies on training Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D rely on training Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E no improvement Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The subject "crux" is singular, so the verb should also be singular. Therefore, the correct verb form is "relies" (singular) rather than "rely" (plural). 

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