Which is correct: "The data ___ that pollution has increased."

A shows

B show

C showing

D Both A and B are acceptable

✓ Correct Answer: Option D

"Data" can be treated as singular or plural in modern English. Both "the data shows" and "the data show" are accepted in IELTS.

💡 Why is D) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "Which is correct: "The data ___ that pollution has increased."" is Option D: Both A and B are acceptable.

The other options — A) shows, B) show, C) showing — are incorrect for this English question. As explained above: "Data" can be treated as singular or plural in modern English. Both "the data shows" and "the data show" are accepted in IELTS.

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Which is correct: "The data ___ that pollution has increased."

✓ Correct Answer: Option D

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