Question
Hopes that the European Central Bank will reach a deal to help Spain and Italy borrow at cheaper rates has nudged financial markets higher.
- Spain and Italy borrow at cheaper rates has nudged financial markets higher
- Spain and Italy borrow at cheaper rates have nudged financial markets to higher levels
- Spain and Italy borrow at cheaper rates has nudged financial markets to higher levels
- Spain and Italy borrow at cheaper rates nudged financial markets to higher levels
- Spain and Italy borrow at cheaper rates nudged financial markets higher
Correct Answer : Choice B
Explanation
- The subject for the verb nudged is Hopes. The correct verb is have nudged… to higher X is required because financial markets are measured in index levels.
- Correct. have nudged…is the correct verb for Hopes. to higher levels is required.
- has nudged is incorrect.
- Original sentence has the present perfect auxilliary has…It is required in the sentence.
- Original sentence has the present perfect auxilliary has…It is required in the sentence. to higher X is required because financial markets are measured in index levels.