Choose the sentence free of grammatical error.
- A. The data suggest that the new policy has been effective. ✓
- B. The data suggests that the new policy has been effective.
- C. The datum suggest that the new policy has been effective.
- D. The data suggesting that the new policy has been effective.
Correct answer
A. The data suggest that the new policy has been effective.
Explanation
'Data' is technically the plural of 'datum' and traditionally takes a plural verb ('suggest') in formal writing, which the GMAT tests.
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