Multiple choice

Directions: The word/phrase, (1), (2), and (3) should replace the word/phrase given in italics in the following sentence so as to make it most effective and meaningfully correct. If the sentence is correct and needs no change, mark (4).

Only three-fourth of the work are complete.

  1. is complete

  2. has completed

  3. have completed

  4. No correction needed
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A Correct answer
Explanation

We take ratios and proportions as a singular unit. Here three-fourth means 'a share' of the total. Hence, we need a singular auxilary. Thus, option 1.

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