Complete the following statement using an appropriate form of the verb:
In the United States, elections for President _________ every four years.
A
held
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B
hold
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C
are held
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D
were held
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Solution
The correct option is C are held
The given sentence states a fact: something that takes place every four years. Hence the most appropriate verb form will be in the present tense.
Option C: 'Are held' expresses the simple present tense. This verb form states actions that are daily habits or facts. It applies to the sentence here, that states a fact: 'elections for President are held every four years'. Hence option C is correct.
Option A: 'Held' is the main verb and does not have any helping verb. An auxiliary/helping verb is essential to express a tense.
Option B: Similarly, 'hold' without a helping verb does not express any tense.
Option D: 'Were held' refers to a past activity, whereas the sentence states a present fact.