Question

The mummy, along with several small jars, _____ in a wooden container.Which verb form correctly completes the sentence? rests rest are resting

Answer 1

the answer is 'rests'

Answer 2

The mummy, along with several small jars, rests in a wooden container.

First, the sentence is in the simple present tense, we know that because the action happens unceasingly: A mummy is always still, it always rests, meaning that is not a temporary action.

Second, "rests" is the correct verb form because in the simple present, most regular verbs use the root form*, except in the third-person singular, which is added and "s", "es", "ies", etc, depending on the verb; and "The mummy" is a third-person singular.

*"Rest" is the root form of the verb.