Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the appropriate word or phrase and fill in the blank.

The more he reads the less he -------------

  1. understand

  2. understands

  3. will understand

  4. would understand
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The sentence follows a parallel structure using the comparative the more... the less. Since the first part uses the present simple reads, the second part should also use the present simple understands to maintain consistency. The singular subject he requires the verb form with an s.

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