Master Subject-Verb Agreement: Enhance Your Writing Skills

Question 1

Select the sentence with correct subject-verb agreement:

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The group of nurses is getting ready.

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The group of nurses are getting ready.

Question 2

In the sentence "The students in the classroom are studying hard," identify the subject:

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students

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classroom

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are studying

Question 3

Complete the sentence "The doctor (examine) the patient yesterday." with the correct verb tense:

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examined

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examines

Question 4

Identify the singular subject in the options:

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He

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The students

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A group of doctors

Question 5

Which sentence contains a compound subject?

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The doctor and the nurse attended to the patient.

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The nurse checked the patient's vitals.

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The patient was discharged from the hospital.

Question 6

Identify the sentence with incorrect subject-verb agreement:

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The team of surgeons were operating on the patient.

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The committee has voted on the proposal.

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The staff is preparing for the meeting.

Question 7

Complete the sentence "Neither the nurse nor the doctor (been) informed about the patient's condition." with the correct verb form:

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have been

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has been

Question 8

Which rule applies to subject-verb agreement?

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The verb must match the number of the subject.

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The verb must be in the past tense if the subject is in the present tense.

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The verb must be in the singular form if the subject is plural.

Question 9

Select the example of a plural indefinite pronoun:

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Everybody

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She

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It

Question 10

Neither the manager nor his assistant comes to the meeting. (Singular subjects joined by "neither...nor")

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comes

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come

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came

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coming

Question 11

A group of friends are going to the movies. (Subject-verb agreement with intervening phrases)

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A group of friends are going to the movies.

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The committee makes their decision.

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The students is studying for their exams.

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Neither the teacher nor the students were present.

Question 12

The majority of the team are in favor of the proposal. (Collective nouns in the plural form)

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are

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is

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was

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were

Question 13

The number of applicants for the job is staggering. (Singular nouns preceded by "the number of")

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is

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are

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was

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were

Question 14

None of the books are available in the library. (Indefinite pronoun subjects)

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None of the books are available in the library.

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Each of the students has their own laptop.

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Both of the teachers are preparing for their lessons.

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Everyone is entitled to their opinion.

Question 15

A group of scientists are conducting research in the Amazon rainforest. (Group nouns that are plural in form but singular in meaning)

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are

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is

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was

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were

Question 16

The book is on the table. (Linking verbs)

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The book is on the table.

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The students were very excited.

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The weather has been unpredictable.

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My favorite color is blue and green.

Question 17

The team, along with their coach, are practicing for the competition. (Phrases or clauses following the subject)

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are

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is

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was

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were

Question 18

Which sentence demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement for a plural subject?

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The students are studying diligently.

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The student is studying diligently.

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The student study diligently.

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The student are studying diligently.

Question 19

Which sentence demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement with the collective noun "staff"?

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The staff is working overtime this weekend.

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The staff are working overtime this weekend.

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The staff works overtime this weekend.

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The staff work overtime this weekend.

Question 20

Which option correctly identifies the subject in the sentence: "The committee members' decision was unanimous."?

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committee members

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members

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decision

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committee

Question 21

The child in the corner **goes** to school every day.

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goes

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go

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goed

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gone

Question 22

In the sentence, **'The students are working hard,'** the verb correctly agrees with the subject because:

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The subject is plural and the verb is in the plural form.

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The subject is singular and the verb is in the singular form.

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The verb is in the present tense and the subject is in the past tense.

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The subject is indefinite and the verb is in the definite form.

Question 23

Select the verb that correctly agrees with the indefinite pronoun 'each':

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walk

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walks

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have walked

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had walked

Question 24

In the sentence 'Every child in the class has a book', the subject 'every child' is:

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Singular, requiring a singular verb

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Plural, requiring a singular verb

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Plural, requiring a plural verb

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Singular, requiring a plural verb

Question 25

Which sentence has the correct subject-verb agreement with the intervening phrase?

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The stack of books on the desk is too heavy to lift.

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The stack of books on the desk are too heavy to lift.

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The books on the desk are too heavy to lift.

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The books on the desk is too heavy to lift.

Question 26

Complete the sentence with the correct verb form: 'Neither the teacher nor the students ______ the answer.'

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knows

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know

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knowed

Question 27

Which sentence is grammatically correct based on subject-verb agreement?

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The team is practicing for their upcoming game.

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The team are practicing for their upcoming games.

Question 28

Choose the correct verb form to complete the sentence: "The group of students ____ studying diligently for their exam."

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are

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is

Question 29

Which sentence correctly uses the verb "to be" with an indefinite pronoun subject?

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Someone is always late for class.

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Somebody are always late for class.

Question 30

Select the sentence that demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement with an inverted subject:

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There are several reasons for the delay.

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There's several reasons for the delay.

Question 31

Choose the sentence that correctly uses the verb "to have" with a plural subject:

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The patients have multiple symptoms.

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The patients having multiple symptoms.

Question 32

Which of the following sentences demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement with a collective noun?

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The audience is getting excited for the performance.

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The audience get excited for the performance.

Question 33

Select the sentence that correctly uses the verb "to do" with a singular subject:

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The nurse does her best to care for her patients.

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The nurse do her best to care for their patients.

Question 34

Which verb form correctly completes the sentence: "The students in the class are eager to learn English."

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are

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is

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were

Question 35

Select the correct verb form for the subject "Every child":

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plays

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play

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are playing

Question 36

Which sentence demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement:

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The committee members have reached a decision.

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The committee member have reached a decision.

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The committee members has reached a decision.

Question 37

Identify the subject in the sentence: "Neither the doctor nor the nurses were able to assist the patient."

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Neither

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doctor

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nurses

Question 38

Which subject pronoun correctly completes the sentence: "The employees are working hard, and they deserve a raise."

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they

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them

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their

Question 39

Select the correct verb form to fill in the blank: "One of the students in the class is absent today."

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is

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are

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was

Question 40

Which sentence is grammatically correct:

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The jury has deliberated for hours, but they haven't reached a verdict yet.

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The jury have deliberated for hours, but they haven't reached a verdict yet.

Question 41

Which of the following sentences demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement:

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The children, along with their parents, are attending the school picnic.

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The children, along with their parents, is attending the school picnic.

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The children, along with their parents, was attending the school picnic.

Question 42

Select the correct verb form for the sentence: "The number of students who signed up for the trip is growing."

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is

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are

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has been

Question 43

In the sentence: "The committee has decided to postpone the meeting," the error is that:

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The singular subject "committee" does not agree with the plural verb "has".

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The verb "postpone" is incorrect and should be replaced with "delay".

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The sentence has no grammatical errors.

Question 44

Which verb form correctly agrees with the compound subject "Neither the teacher nor the students"?

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are

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is

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has been

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were

Question 45

Which sentence demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement with a relative pronoun?

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The student who studies diligently will succeed.

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The students who studies diligently will succeed.

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The students who study diligently will succeed.

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The student who studies diligently will succeeds.

Question 46

In the sentence: "The basketball team have won the championship three times," the error is that:

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The singular subject "team" does not agree with the plural verb "have".

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The sentence has no grammatical errors.

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The verb "won" should be replaced with "wins".

Question 47

The group of nurses ______ diligently to save the patient.

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worked

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work

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are working

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is working

Question 48

Neither the textbook nor the lectures ______ clear instructions on how to perform the procedure.

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provide

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is providing

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are providing

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provides

Question 49

Measles ______ a highly contagious viral infection.

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is

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were

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are

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have been

Question 50

There ______ many challenges faced by nurses working in the emergency room.

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are

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were

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have been

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is

Question 51

Each patient and their family member ______ provided with comprehensive care instructions.

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is

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are

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has been

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were

Question 52

The effects of sleep deprivation on cognitive function ______ well-documented.

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are

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was

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is

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has been

Question 53

Twenty milligrams of the medication ______ the recommended dosage.

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is

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have been

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are

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were

Question 54

Here ______ the files you requested on the latest clinical trial.

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are

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is

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have been

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were

Question 55

The majority of the staff ______ in favor of implementing the new protocol.

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is

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are

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were

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have been

Question 56

A number of factors ______ to the patient's rapid recovery.

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contributed

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are contributing

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contribute

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is contributing