Select the correct verb or verbs for each sentence. As a tsunami ( approaches , approach ) a coastline, its length ( shortens , shorten ) as its height ( increases , increase ).
A) approaches, shortens, increases
B) approach, shorten, increase

Question

Select the correct verb or verbs for each sentence. As a tsunami ( approaches , approach ) a coastline, its length ( shortens , shorten ) as its height ( increases , increase ).
A) approaches, shortens, increases
B) approach, shorten, increase

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The subject "tsunami" is singular, so the verb should be "approaches." The verb "shortens" should agree with the singular subject "length." Finally, the verb "increases" should agree with the singular subject "height." Therefore, the correct verbs are approaches, shortens, and increases.

Select the Correct Verb or Verbs for Each Sentence