Question 9

Scissors should never be carried by the handle.

The sentence appropriately uses the past participle "carried" to indicate that scissors should not be transported in that manner.

A) Carrying

The option "carrying" is incorrect because it suggests an ongoing action rather than the appropriate form required in the sentence. The sentence structure necessitates a past participle to convey the intended meaning.

B) Carries

The option "carries" is incorrect as it is in the present tense and does not fit grammatically within the sentence. The sentence requires a form that indicates the action should not occur, which is not achieved with the present tense.

C) Carried

This option is correct because "carried" functions as a past participle in this context, properly indicating that scissors should not be moved or transported by the handle.

D) Carry

The option "carry" is incorrect because it is in the base form and does not align with the grammatical structure of the sentence. The sentence needs a past participle to express the prohibition effectively.

Conclusion

The correct answer is "carried" because it properly completes the sentence in a grammatically correct manner, indicating that the action of transporting scissors by the handle should not be taken. All other options fail to provide the correct grammatical form or tense needed for clarity and correctness in the context.