Read the sentence carefully and choose the option that <strong>BEST</strong> completes both blanks. <strong>ONLY</strong> one option results in grammatically <strong>CORRECT</strong> subject verb concord throughout.<br>An understanding of how competing theoretical paradigms intersect, rather than their individual merits alone, .............. shaped the committee's evaluation and .............. decisive in determining the final recommendation.
- A. have / was
- B. has / was ✓
- C. has / were
- D. have / were
Correct Answer: B. has / was
Explanation
The main subject of the sentence is the singular noun phrase 'An understanding'. Therefore, both verbs must be singular ('has' and 'was') to maintain proper subject-verb agreement.
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