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Yang5s1 Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

Excessive growth of aquatic plants and algae (singular/plural?)

Which of following phrases is correct to complete the statement below?

Excessive growth of aquatic plants and algae _______________.

A.clog our waterways, use up dissolved oxygen as they decompose, and block light to deeper waters.
B.clogs our waterways, uses up dissolved oxygen as they decompose, and blocks light to deeper waters.

Is "A" the correct answer?
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yang5s1 Is "A" the correct answer? No. We don't say "growth clog" as a subject and verb combination.

  • yang5s1 Is "A" the correct answer?
  • No.
  • We don't say "growth clog" as a subject and verb combination.
  • Don't be distracted by the words after the subject.
  • CJ
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yang5s1Is "A" the correct answer?
No. We don't say "growth clog" as a subject and verb combination. Don't be distracted by the words after the subject.

CJ

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