Question

Choose the appropriate option to fill in the blank:

Dave is a gardener. He likes his job. He ______.

• A. like to work in the open air.
• B. doesn't like to work in the open air.
• C. likes to work in the open air.
• D. don't like to work in the open air.

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

likes to work in the open air.

In this sentence, we would be understanding the subject-verb agreement. The subject of this sentence is a gardener and he liked his job which means he liked working in the garden or in the open air. This proves that the verbs should be in a positive sense. The words "don't" and "doesn't" are negative words. Thus Option C and D can be eliminated. Now, the sentence is in the third person. The rule states that when a sentence is in the third person singular form, "s" is added at the end of the verb. The verb would become "likes".

Option C is the correct answer