Question

When an active tooth in the shark’s jaws is lost or worn down, many spare teeth lie in seemingly limitless reserve, each of which are ready to slide into the appropriate position.A. When an active tooth in the shark’s jaws is lost or worn down, many spare teeth lie in seemingly limitless reserve, each of which are ready to slide into the appropriate position.B. Whenever an active tooth is lost or worn down, many spare teeth lie in seemingly limitless reserve in the shark’s jaws, which are each ready to slide into the appropriate position.C. Many spare teeth lie in seemingly limitless reserve in the shark’s jaws, each one of which are ready to slide into the appropriate position when an active tooth is lost or worn down.D. The many spare teeth lying in seemingly limitless reserve in the shark’s jaws, each one of which is ready to slide into the appropriate position whenever an active tooth is lost or worn down.E. In the shark’s jaws, many spare teeth lie in seemingly limitless reserve, each one ready to slide into the appropriate position whenever an active tooth is lost or worn down.

Answer 1

This is an English Language question and I need to choose the most appropriate option.

The answer is Option E

Step-by-step explanation:

Option A is incorrect because 'each of which' is supposed to be followed by a singular verb 'is' and not 'are'. 'When' is used incorrectly here.

Option B is incorrect because 'which' is not introducing an meaningful non-defining clause in the statement. It is referring to the shark's jaws. The first two clauses are not connected to 'which'.

Option C is incorrect. 'Each one of which are ready' should be 'each one of which is ready'. It is also referring to the shark's jaw.

Option D is Incorrect. The use of a present continuous verb 'lying' is incorrect. The first clause also has not meaning.

Option E is correct.