Question

The activism of state citizens, who have demanded safer road conditions as well as stiffer penalties for intoxicated drivers, have lead to a significant decrease in the number of traffic accidents.
A. have lead to a significant decrease in the number
B. have lead to significant decreases in the number
C. has lead to a significant decrease in the number
D. has been significant in the decrease in the number
E. has significantly decreased the number

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct option is E: has significantly decreased the number

Explanation:

From the sentence, we can see that the sentence subject in this case is activism, and the singular verb is identified as "has", thus this eliminates the options A and B. Option D is too wordy and awkward. In Option C, the word "lead" makes the sentence wrong, as "led" would be correct since "demanded" is in past tense. Only Option E is correct.