Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate option out of the following options.

Three times four ….. twelve

  1. is

  2. was

  3. is being

  4. were

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A Correct answer
Explanation

Mathematical facts and universal truths use the present tense with a singular verb. "Three times four is twelve" expresses a general truth, while "was" and "were" are past tense. "Is being" is continuous and doesn't fit a mathematical fact.