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Chapter 1: Problem 10

Sking is an example of a sport that (is, are) best leamed as a child.

Short Answer

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The correct answer is 'is'. The sentence should be: 'Skiing is an example of a sport that is best learned as a child.'

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01

Identify the Subject

The subject of the sentence is 'Skiing'. In English grammar, the subject of a sentence is the person, place, thing, or idea that is doing or being something.
02

Understand Verb-Subject Agreement

In English, verbs and subjects must agree in number. If the subject is singular, the verb must be singular too. If the subject is plural, the verb must be plural.
03

Choose the Correct Verb Form

As 'Skiing' is a singular subject, the singular form of the verb should be used. The choices are 'is' and 'are', where 'is' is singular, and 'are' is plural. Therefore, 'is' is the appropriate match for the singular subject 'Skiing'.

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