Question

Nicolette and Tricia was heard arguing in the balcony after lunch.
Choose the option that best corrects the underlined word.

• A. were heard
• B. is heard
• C. are hearing
• D. NO CHANGE

Answer 1

The correct option is A were heard

We would be understanding the subject verb agreement in this sentence. In this particular sentence, there are two subjects, "Nicolette" and "Tricia" which means the subject is in plural form. The rule states that when the subject is in plural form, the verb also used stays in plural form.

"was heard" is singular. It is wrong

"were heard" is in plural form. It is correct.

"is heard" is in singular form. It is the wrong option

"are hearing" is plural but in present tense whereas the answer should be in the past. It is the wrong option.

Option A is correct.