Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 91%
Entry Exam
Select the word or phrase that makes this sentence grammatically correct: The development committee struck a bargain with the city planners.
Correct answer
C
Rationale
The correct answer is 'C: struck.' The sentence should read: 'The development committee struck a bargain with the city planners.' 'Struck' is the past tense of 'strike,' which is the appropriate verb to use in this context to indicate that the development committee successfully negotiated or made a deal.