Question

Complete the sentence with the most suitable linking verb from the options given below:
A flaw in the design _____________ the cause of the collapse.

• A. lead
• B. appeared to be
• C. seemed to
• D. will

Answer 1

The correct option is B appeared to be

A linking verb is a verb that describes the subject by connecting it to a predicate adjective or predicate noun. In the given sentence, 'appeared to be' is the linking verb as it connects the predicate noun of the sentence. Predicate noun of the sentence is 'the cause of the collapse'.

Thus, option B is the correct answer.