In the question a part of the sentence is UNDERLINE. Alternatives to the…
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In the question a part of the sentence is UNDERLINE. Alternatives to the UNDERLINE part are given which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative.
Because of his mastery in yoga, his yoga academy have grown in popularity.
- A.
were growing
- B.
is grow
- C.
is growing
- D.
has growing
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Correct answer: C
Answer: is growing
Explanation: The subject "yoga academy" is singular, so the verb must agree with a singular subject. To express an ongoing increase in popularity at the present time, use the present continuous form: the singular auxiliary "is" + the present participle "growing."
Why "were growing" is wrong: uses a plural past progressive form; for a singular subject the past progressive would be "was growing," but the sentence calls for a present, ongoing change.
Why "is grow" is wrong: after the auxiliary "is" you must use the present participle (growing), not the base form (grow).
Why "has growing" is wrong: "has" requires a past participle (for example, "has grown") to form the present perfect; "has growing" is ungrammatical.
Correct sentence: Because of his mastery in yoga, his yoga academy is growing in popularity.