In the sentence "The data shows results," what is incorrect?

A Nothing

B "Data" is plural (datum is singular), so it should be "The data show results"

C Results is wrong

D Shows is correct

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

In formal writing, "data" is the plural of "datum" and takes a plural verb: "data show."

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The correct answer to the question "In the sentence "The data shows results," what is incorrect?" is Option B: "Data" is plural (datum is singular), so it should be "The data show results".

The other options — A) Nothing, C) Results is wrong, D) Shows is correct — are incorrect for this PSAT Exam Prep question. As explained above: In formal writing, "data" is the plural of "datum" and takes a plural verb: "data show."

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In the sentence "The data shows results," what is incorrect?

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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