Choose the answer which best rewords the italicized portion. If you think the original wording is best, choose option A.
Both nations claims sovereignty over the islands.
A)Both nations claims sovereignty
B)Both nations claim sovereignty
C)Both nations claimed sovereignty
D)Both nations will claim sovereignty

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The verb should agree with the subject. The plural noun "nations" agrees with "claim." The past tense and future tense forms of the verb are inappropriate with this sentence.

Choose the Answer Which Best Rewords the Italicized Portion