Multiple choice

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

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. makes

  2. made

  3. make

  4. shall make
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The singular verb "makes" is correct because the subject is the singular noun phrase "Every activity." Even though it refers to multiple activities, "every" triggers singular verb agreement. The structure is: "Every activity [subject]... makes [verb] them happier." "Made" is past tense, "make" would be for plural subjects, and "shall make" adds unnecessary future modal.

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