Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Individuals might not always do just what we (1)________ like them to do. No matter how justified or marginal our requirements (2)_________ we will occasionally be disheartened. Instinctually, when our expectations are not fulfilled, we become hurt and upset. Altercations terrify us since they are uncomfortable and have the potential to destroy relationships. However, avoiding confrontation does not (3)___________ the dispute, as unanswered questions also have a detrimental (4)__________ on relationships. Indeed, the true source of (5)___________ is our confrontational style, not the problem itself.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 2.
Option 1: has been
Option 2: was
Option 3: were
Option 4: are
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Correct Answer: are
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option .
The verb "are" agrees with the plural subject "requirements". In English grammar, proper subject-verb agreement ensures that the verb form aligns with the number (singular or plural) of the subject, and in this case, "are" is the correct plural form. The sentence is constructed in the present tense, indicating a general truth or condition.
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