Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the grammatically correct phrase from the given options for the underlined phrase.

In Bangladesh, the possibility of floods are regarded by most residents with a mixture of bravado and caution.

  1. are regarded by most residents with

  2. is regarded by most residents with

  3. is regarded by most residents as

  4. is mostly regarded by residents with

  5. by most residents is regarded with
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The subject 'possibility' is singular, so it requires the singular verb 'is'. 'Are' in the original sentence is a subject-verb agreement error.

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