English MCQ #11001

Pick the line that is grammatically sound in standard written agreement?

English MCQ #11001

  1. Question 1

    Q1. Pick the line that is grammatically sound in standard written agreement?

    • A) The criteria for selection is strict and transparent
    • B) The criteria for selection are strict and transparent
    • C) The criterias for selection are strict and transparent
    • D) The criterion for selection are strict and transparent

    Answer: The criteria for selection are strict and transparent

    Explanation: "Criteria" is the plural of "criterion" (from Greek); it requires a plural verb ("are"). "Criterias" is not a word in standard English.