Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blanks.

_____ data _______ intresteing.

  1. (This/These) (is/are)

  2. (That/Them) (was/were)

  3. (They/These) (would/could)

  4. (Is/Are) (he/his)
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Explanation

'Data' is technically a plural noun (singular: datum), so 'These data are' is grammatically correct. The word comes from Latin and maintains its plural form in formal English. However, 'This data is' is now commonly accepted in modern usage.

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