Question

The contestants ------ performed quite well.

• A. did
• B. has
• C. were
• D. have

Answer 1

Answer:

D. have

• “Did”: This auxiliary verb is used here for emphasis in the past tense, highlighting that the contestants performed well. The use of "did" emphasizes the action.
• “Has”: This is a present tense auxiliary verb used with singular subjects, which does not fit with the past tense context.
• “Were”: This is the past tense form of the verb “to be” and is not suitable for emphasizing the action in this context.
• “Have”: This is a present tense auxiliary verb used with plural subjects, but it does not fit the past tense context of the sentence.