The findings of the recent study, along with data from earlier reports, ______ that climate patterns are shifting rapidly.
Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
- A
is suggesting
- Bcheck_circle
suggest
- C
has suggested
- D
suggests
Explanation
The subject "findings" is plural; "along with data from earlier reports" is a parenthetical phrase that does not affect agreement. Plural subject takes plural verb "suggest."