Choose the correct option (form of verb) and fill in the blanks.Q. The...
To determine the correct option, let's analyze the sentence structure and subject-verb agreement.
The subject of the sentence is "trucks," which is plural. Therefore, we need to use a plural verb form.
Let's evaluate each option:
A: Wasn't stopped - This option uses a singular verb form, "wasn't," which is incorrect because the subject is plural. Eliminate this option.
B: Weren't stopping - This option uses the present continuous form, "weren't stopping," which is not suitable for the sentence's context. Eliminate this option.
C: Weren't stop - This option uses an incorrect verb form, "weren't stop." The correct form should be the past participle "stopped." Eliminate this option.
D: Weren't stopped - This option uses the correct past participle form, "weren't stopped," which agrees with the plural subject "trucks." This is the correct answer.
Therefore, the correct option is D: Weren't stopped.
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Choose the correct option (form of verb) and fill in the blanks.Q. The...
Understanding the Sentence Structure
In the sentence "The trucks ____ at the border by the customs officers," we need to choose the correct form of the verb that fits the context.
Passive Voice Usage
- The sentence is in the passive voice, indicating that the subject (the trucks) is receiving the action rather than performing it.
- In passive constructions, the focus is on the action taken on the subject.
Correct Option: Weren’t Stopped
- The correct answer is option 'D': "Weren't stopped."
- "Weren't" is the contraction of "were not," which is suitable here because "trucks" is a plural noun.
Analysis of Other Options
- a) Wasn't stopped: This is incorrect because "wasn't" is singular, whereas "trucks" is plural.
- b) Weren't stopping: This option suggests an ongoing action, which does not fit the context of the customs officers performing a stopping action.
- c) Weren't stop: This is grammatically incorrect as "stop" cannot be used in this form.
Conclusion
- Using "weren’t stopped" correctly conveys that the trucks were not halted by the customs officers.
- This passive structure is essential for expressing actions done to the subject, making option 'D' the only suitable choice.
By understanding these elements, students can grasp how to identify the correct verb forms in sentences, especially in passive voice constructions.