Choose the correct form of each verb to complete the passage. Select the correct answer from the list. (1 point) The cows in the field the grass, and the bird on the fence . The children on their w
The cows in the field GRAZE the grass, and the bird on the fence WATCHES. The children on their w
Based on the given sentence, here are the options for completing the passage:
1) The cows in the field **are eating** the grass, and the bird on the fence **is singing**. The children on their
OR
2) The cows in the field **eat** the grass, and the bird on the fence **sings**. The children on their
You will need to choose the appropriate option depending on whether you want to use the present continuous tense (option 1) or the present simple tense (option 2).
To choose the correct form of each verb to complete the passage, we need to understand the subject of each verb and whether it is singular or plural.
Let's go through the options for each verb:
1. The cows in the field (blank) the grass.
The subject "cows" is plural, so we need to use the plural form of the verb. The correct answer should be a form of the verb "eat" that matches the subject "cows".
The options are:
a) eat
b) eats
c) ate
The correct answer is "eat" because it matches the plural subject "cows". Therefore, the cows in the field "eat" the grass.
2. The bird on the fence (blank).
The subject "bird" is singular, so we need to use the singular form of the verb. The correct answer should be a form of the verb "sing" that matches the subject "bird".
The options are:
a) sings
b) sang
c) sing
The correct answer is "sings" because it matches the singular subject "bird". Therefore, the bird on the fence "sings".
3. The children on their (blank).
The verb is not provided in this part of the passage. We need to choose the correct verb form based on the context.
Let's look at the options for this part:
a) play
b) played
c) plays
Based on the context of the sentence, we can assume that the children are currently engaged in an activity. Therefore, the correct answer is "play" because it matches the present tense and implies ongoing action. Therefore, the children on their "play".
In conclusion, the correct answers to complete the passage are:
1. The cows in the field "eat" the grass.
2. The bird on the fence "sings".
3. The children on their "play".