Which of the following sentences is correct? (1 point)
When the lions approach, the herd of buffalo run toward the river for safety.
When the lions approach, the herd of buffalo runs toward the river for safety.
When the lions approach, the herd of buffalo ran toward the river for safety.
To determine which sentence is correct, we need to identify the subject-verb agreement in the sentence. In English grammar, the verb must agree with the subject in terms of number (singular or plural). Here's how to analyze each sentence:
1. "When the lions approach, the herd of buffalo run toward the river for safety."
In this sentence, the subject is "the herd of buffalo," which is singular. However, the verb "run" is plural. This is a subject-verb disagreement, so the sentence is incorrect.
2. "When the lions approach, the herd of buffalo runs toward the river for safety."
In this sentence, the subject "the herd of buffalo" remains singular. The verb "runs" also agrees with the singular subject. Therefore, this sentence is correct.
3. "When the lions approach, the herd of buffalo ran toward the river for safety."
Similar to the first sentence, this sentence has a subject-verb disagreement. "The herd of buffalo" is singular, while the verb "ran" is in the past tense and typically indicates a plural subject. Hence, this sentence is incorrect.
Therefore, the correct sentence is: "When the lions approach, the herd of buffalo runs toward the river for safety."