The following sentences form a paragraph. Select the correct verb for each blank.
-Almost every major city in the world has a subway system. Underground trains speed through complex networks of tunnels and __________ millions of passengers every day.
A) carry
B) carried

Question

The following sentences form a paragraph.  Select the correct verb for each blank.
-Almost every major city in the world has a subway system. Underground trains speed through complex networks of tunnels and __________ millions of passengers every day.
A) carry
B) carried

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The sentence is in present tense ("has a subway system"), so the verb in the second sentence should also be in present tense for consistency. "Carry" is the present tense verb that agrees with "speed" in the sentence, while "carried" is past tense and does not match.

The Following Sentences Form a Paragraph