Q1. [1]
Fill in the blank by using the correct form of the word in the bracket, for the given portion of a letter:
Dear Sir
In response to your query, the document that ____ (explain) our country's sustainability initiatives has been attached for your consideration.
Previously asked in CBSE board exam
2024 2/1/1 Q3 (i)
Generated by claude-sonnet-4-6 · 2026-06-15 07:15 · grounding rag
Model Answer
The correct form is explains.
"…the document that explains our country's sustainability initiatives has been attached for your consideration."
Explanation
The subject "the document" is singular and the sentence is in the simple present tense (formal letter context). Therefore, the verb "explain" takes the third-person singular form explains. Avoid "explained" (past tense) or "explaining" (participle), as neither fits the grammar here.
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