The number of boys are increasing

Grammar correction:

The number of boys is increasing.

Explanation: "Number" is the subject of the sentence, and it is singular. So the verb must be singular. In the present tense, use "is" In the past tense: "was" are examples.

"Of boys" is a prepositional phrase. The verb agrees with the subject, not the object of the preposition.

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evidence, such as facts or examples, to support claims.

reasoning to develop ideas and to connect claims and evidence.

stylistic or persuasive elements, such as word choice or appeals to emotion, to add power to the ideas expressed.

explanation:

this is what i put and it was correct

it's a way for authors to communicate with reader in this time period. books from the past can teach us about life.