Question

When the sun (set, sets), the trees (cast, casts) long shadows. which verbs correctly complete the sentence?

Answer 1

When the sun sets, the trees cast long shadows.

Answer 2

Sets; cast

Step-by-step explanation:

The verbs that correctly complete the sentence are sets and cast. When the sun sets, the trees cast long shadows. The word sun is singular, and requires a singular verb: sets; the word trees is plural, and requires a plural verb: cast. The phrase 'When the sun sets' is an action/event that implies that we are sure it will happen.