Multiple choice

Choose the most appropriate word to fill in blank (ii).

Directions: Read the following passage carefully.

Children love to (i) _____. Games and sports (ii) _______ intrinsic to (iii) _______ nature. (iv) ______ activity they indulge in (v) _______ them happier and (vi) ______. Children have boundless energy and sports (vii) _____ an outlet to canalise  this energy. Games and sports played during childhood and in  school (viii) ________ lifelong positive altitudes towards fitness and exercise which persist even after childhood.

  1. is

  2. are

  3. will be

  4. could be
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The plural verb "are" is correct because the subject is the compound noun phrase "Games and sports" which is plural. Even though it's treated as a single concept, "Games and sports" as a compound subject takes a plural verb. "Is" would be for singular subjects, "will be" is future tense not matching context, and "could be" introduces unnecessary modal uncertainty.

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