I need help!

Which sentence uses a verb that agrees with its subject?

A.
Their conversation during the concert were quite rude.

B.
A tree beside the flowers have sprouted new buds.

C.
The termites in that nest feed the queen.

D.
A pile of old clothes were dumped in the basement.

Question

I need help!



Which sentence uses a verb that agrees with its subject?	
 
 A.
Their conversation during the concert were quite rude.
 
 B.
A tree beside the flowers have sprouted new buds.
 
 C.
The termites in that nest feed the queen.
 
 D.
A pile of old clothes were dumped in the basement.

anonymous · Answer

I think it's D, correct me if I'm wrong

blackstreet23 · Answer

It is C

A pile is a singular subject. You cannot use 'were' with it

blackstreet23 · Answer

And this is the math section. There is an english section if you click where it says math in the upper left part of the screen

anonymous · Answer

I know, sorry