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Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

1. The prices of rice have risen since last month.
2. The prices of rice have rose since last month.
3. The prices of rice has risen since last month.
4. The prices of rice have raised since last month.

Answer

A. The prices of rice have risen since last month.

Solution

The plural subject "prices" takes "have"; the past participle of "rise" is "risen."

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