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Question 104

Which sentences show standard relative-clause agreement for the supplied meaning? Select all that apply.

  1. Of all the keys, the only one that opens this lock is brass.Correct answer
  2. The two keys that open this lock are brass.Correct answer
  3. Of all the keys, the only one that open this lock is brass.
  4. The two keys that opens this lock are brass.

Explanation

Opens agrees with the singular key identified as unique, while open agrees with the plural antecedent two keys. The competing sentences assign the opposite number to the relative verb despite the explicit meaning or plural subject.

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