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What this question is testing
Objective: Identify correct subject-verb agreement
Prompt focus: Choose the sentence that uses correct subject-verb agreement.
Why the correct answer works
The data collected from the survey suggest a clear trend.
The plural noun data takes the plural verb suggest, which is standard in academic writing.
Why the tempting wrong answer fails
The tempting wrong answer usually loses because it skips the key condition, priority, or evidence in the prompt.
Plain-language takeaway
In formal academic English, the noun data is treated as plural in many style guides, so it pairs with the plural verb suggest. The other sentences misalign their verbs with the true grammatical subject.
Simple analogy
Think of identify correct subject-verb agreement like following a short checklist: identify the clue, confirm the rule, and then make the move that fits this exact scenario.
How to review it before a retake
- Underline the command word and name what the question is asking before rereading the choices.
- Compare the correct answer against the closest distractor and write the exact detail that separates them.
- Retest this objective with a fresh question without looking at the rationale first.