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Many of these injuries (happens, happen)

to football quarterbacks.

• happens

• happen

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One of the most serious sports

injuries (is, are) a concussion.

• is

• are

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Many young people (thinks, think)

nothing of a minor blow to the head.

• thinks

• think

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Now scientists (understands, understand)

these injuries much better than before.

• understands

• understand

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On impact, the arteries of the brain

(is, are) constricted.

• is

• are

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Some athletes unfortunately

(suffers, suffer) a second concussion

before healing from the fi rst one.

• suffers

• suffer

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Several minor concussions often

(leads, lead) to permanent brain

damage or even death.

• leads

• lead

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Medical doctors all over the country

(wants, want) stricter guidelines

for athletes with concussions.

• wants

• want

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An athlete with one or more concussions

(requires, require) a sufficient amount

of rest.

• requires

• require

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Today, nobody in contact sports

(takes, take) a head injury lightly.

• takes

• take

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