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Based on the dictionary entry, which sentence most accurately uses the verb form of rule?

A.
Alligators rule the swamplands.
B.
He broke the rules.
C.
The agency was ruled by the director.
D.
The court ruled in her favor.

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Final answer:

The correct sentence using the verb form of 'rule' is 'The court ruled in her favor.' For the review questions, the sentence structure and subject-verb agreement dictate whether 'is' or 'are' and 'does' or 'do' is the correct form to use in each sentence, with singular subjects typically followed by a singular verb and plural subjects by a plural verb.

Step-by-step explanation:

The sentence that most accurately uses the verb form of rule based on a dictionary entry is D. The court ruled in her favor. This sentence uses "rule" in the sense of making a formal decision or judgment in a court, which is a common definitional usage of the word as a verb. Sentence A uses "rule" in a more metaphorical context, B uses the noun form "rules", and C uses "ruled" to imply administration or management rather than the outcome of a decision or judgment.

Now let's look at the review questions for verb forms:

  1. There is fewer criminals on the street since the law was passed.
  2. That may be, but there is no evidence that it's making us any safer.
  3. Mathematics is the fundamental language of physics.
  4. Jerry, who runs around all weekend trying to find great deals at big-box stores, sometimes loses sight of what's really important.
  5. Civics is taught in every high school in America.
  6. The protesters holding that hand-painted sign seem really motivated.
  7. Throwing politicians to the media sharks does them some good.
  8. Neither the sword nor the pen is most mighty in this situation.
  9. Charity or alms help those suffering most from the recession.
  10. Potassium and water are a dangerous combination!

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