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Choose the grammatically CORRECT sentence

  1. A
    Two and two add four
  2. B
    Two and two become four
  3. C
    Two and two are four
  4. D
    Two and two make four

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

- The question asks to identify the most grammatically correct sentence from the given options, focusing on how to express the result of simple addition.
- We need to evaluate the verb choice in each sentence, specifically when combining "Two and two".

Grammatically Correct Sentence Choice

Let's examine each option to understand the grammatical nuances:

Analyzing Each Sentence Option

- Option 1: Two and two add four This sentence structure is awkward. While "add" is the mathematical operation, the sentence implies that "Two and two" are performing the action of adding four, which is not the intended meaning. A correct phrasing using "add" might be "Two and two add up to four."
- Option 2: Two and two become four This sentence is grammatically sound, but "become" suggests a transformation or change of state. While mathematically results in 4, "become" isn't the most standard or precise verb for simple arithmetic operations.
- Option 3: Two and two are four This sentence is grammatically correct and commonly used to state a mathematical fact. It treats the subject "Two and two" as equal to the predicate nominative "four."
- Option 4: Two and two make four This sentence is also grammatically correct and is frequently used in everyday language and educational contexts to describe the result of an addition. The verb "make" is idiomatic for expressing the outcome of calculations. For example, we often say "3 times 5 makes 15."

Explanation: Why Two and Two Make Four

Both Option 3 ("Two and two are four") and Option 4 ("Two and two make four") are grammatically acceptable ways to express the mathematical fact . However, the verb "make" is particularly common and often preferred when describing the result of a calculation or process in English.

The sentence structure "Subject + make + Result" is standard for arithmetic operations. Therefore, "Two and two make four" is considered the most appropriate and idiomatically correct sentence among the choices provided for expressing this basic mathematical sum.

The mathematical expression is:



In this context, "make" acts as a transitive verb indicating the result produced by the operation.

Practice this question

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Choose the grammatically CORRECT sentence
A
Two and two add four
B
Two and two become four
C
Two and two are four
D
Two and two make four

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