We _______ our grandparents very much. a) are missing b) miss c) are miss

Grammar Rule: State Verbs and 'Miss'

'Miss' can be used as a state verb (meaning to feel the absence of someone or something) or an action verb. As a state verb, it is typically used in the simple present tense.

• Option a) 'are missing' uses the present continuous tense. While 'missing' can be an adjective (e.g., 'the missing cat'), here it functions as a verb expressing a feeling, which is a state. Therefore, the continuous tense is generally avoided.
• Option b) 'miss' is the simple present tense and correctly agrees with the plural subject 'We'. This accurately expresses the state of feeling the absence of their grandparents.
• Option c) 'are miss' is grammatically incorrect.

The correct and most natural way to express this feeling is with the simple present tense.

Answer: b) miss