Choose the correct verb form to fill in the blank:
Some people ......... a peculiar habit of walking in sleep.

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  1. has
  2. have
  3. had
  4. have been.

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Option 2 : have
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The correct answer is 'have'.
 
Key Points
  • The verb "have" is used to indicate possession or ownership in the present tense.
  • In the sentence, "Some people" refers to a plural subject, which is why "have" is the correct form of the verb.
  • The other options, "has," "had," and "have been" do not fit the grammatical context of the sentence.

​Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 2'.

Complete Sentence: Some people have a peculiar habit of walking in sleep.

Additional Information
  • Has: Used for singular subjects in the present tense.
  • Had: Refers to past possession or ownership.
  • Have been: Indicates a continuous state or ongoing action.
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