Correct option is A
The correct substitution of the highlighted word is (a)
resigned.
Explanation:
· The verb
resigns is incorrect here because the subject
“Most workers” is
plural, and the verb must agree with it in number.
· Additionally, the sentence talks about a general trend in the past, so
past tense (resigned) is appropriate.
· Therefore, “Most workers
resigned to join…” is the grammatically and contextually correct form.
Grammatical rule used:
· Subject-verb agreement: Plural subject → plural verb
· Verb tense consistency: Past events are described using the past tense.
Example:
❌ Most workers
resigns after a few months.
✅ Most workers
resigned after a few months.