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Complete the sentence using one of the following verbs in its appropriate form:
open / live / speak / take
My parents_____in a verysmall flat.

A. live

B. speaks

C. take

D. opens

Answer: Option A

Solution(By Examveda Team)

In the sentence, "My parents live in a very small flat," the verb "live" is used in the present simple tense to describe a habitual or ongoing action. The correct form for the sentence is "My parents live in a very small flat."

The other options are not suitable because they do not use the correct verb form or tense:

Option B: speaks
This option uses the singular form of the verb "speak," which is not appropriate because the subject "parents" is plural.

Option C: take
This option uses the base form of the verb "take," which does not convey the intended meaning of where the parents reside.

Option D: opens
This option uses the singular form of the verb "open," which is not suitable for describing where someone lives.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option A: live.

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