Multiple choice

Directions: Choose a suitable option to fill in the blank:

____ they lose much of their mass due to friction.

  1. When the meteors enter Earth's atmosphere,

  2. When meteor enters Earth's atmosphere,

  3. When the meteor enters Earth's atmosphere,

  4. When meteors enter Earth's atmosphere,

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The plural subject 'meteors' requires the plural verb 'enter'. When meteors enter Earth's atmosphere, friction causes them to lose much of their mass as they burn up.