Apick and shovel to remove sand; then workers or a crane the artifacts. which pair of verb forms correctly completes the sentence? are used, lifts is used, lift is used, lifts are used, lift

The correct answer is A.

A subject-verb agreement implies that the subject of the sentence and the verb of the sentence must be in agreement in number.

A pick and shovel ( two things, therefore plural ) are used to remove sand;

When two subjects are joined by and, the verb is plural.

then workers or a crane lifts the artifacts.

When two or more singular nouns or pronouns are connected by or or nor, a singular verb is used. The verb agrees in person and number with the noun nearest to it.

the price of our current war is high; it costs money and it costs lives.

but it does not cost our pride. it does not cost the guilt that would arise from knowing that we did nothing to intervene while our neighboring nations fell to despotic leaders.

it does not cost the terror of knowing that our allies are unstable. it does not cost the fear that we, too, will be next to fall.

which sentence most accurately explains why the speaker's use of the parallel structure is effective in this passage?

a. it underscores that disagreement will not be tolerated and will be dealt with swiftly.

b. it makes the speaker seem like a decisive and capable leader.

c. it emphasizes reasons to fight and inspires listeners to aid the war effort.

d. it establishes the speaker's credibility by acknowledging the difficulties of war.