An increase in population, without an increase in economic level, _______…
2016
An increase in population, without an increase in economic level, _______ result in a lower standard of living.
- A.
tends to
- B.
tending to
- C.
will tend
- D.
tends
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Correct answer: A
The subject is singular: an increase in population. The phrase 'tends to result in' correctly expresses a general tendency, so the sentence should read: An increase in population, without an increase in economic level, tends to result in a lower standard of living.