Question

which sentence demonstrates correct subject and verb agreement?
○ the geese flying overhead honks loudly to their leader.
○ the goose flying overhead honk loudly to their leader.
○ the goose flying overhead honk loudly to his leader.
○ the geese flying overhead honk loudly to their leader.

Explanation:

1. Identify subject number: "geese" is plural, "goose" is singular.
2. Match verb to subject: Plural subjects need plural verbs ("honk"), singular subjects need singular verbs ("honks").
3. Match pronoun to subject: Plural subjects use plural pronouns ("their"), singular subjects use singular pronouns ("his"/"her").
4. Verify each option:

• Option 1: Plural "geese" + singular "honks" = incorrect.
• Option 2: Singular "goose" + plural "honk" + plural "their" = incorrect.
• Option 3: Singular "goose" + plural "honk" = incorrect.
• Option 4: Plural "geese" + plural "honk" + plural "their" = correct.

Answer:

D. The geese flying overhead honk loudly to their leader.