Can the uptick in India’s tiger population continue while their _______ shrink.
2025
Can the uptick in India’s tiger population continue while their _______ shrink.
- A.
Habitat
- B.
Habitats
- C.
Both (A) and (B)
- D.
None of these
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Correct answer: B
Answer: Habitats
Explanation:
Key point: The possessive "their" refers to tigers (plural), and the verb in the sentence is "shrink" (plural). Therefore the noun that fills the blank must be plural: "habitats."
Identify the antecedent: "their" refers to tigers (plural).
Check verb number: the sentence uses "shrink," which is plural.
Match number: use the plural noun "habitats." Using the singular "habitat" would require the singular verb "shrinks," which does not match the given sentence.
Therefore, the correct word to fill the blank is "habitats."