Complete the following sentences using appropriate verbs.
1The state of affairs ............... sure to cause him anxiety.
Wrong!
The subject is the singular noun "state", so the correct verb is "is".
2The introduction of reforms ............... not liked by the aristocracy.
Wrong!
The subject is the singular noun "introduction", so the correct verb is "was".
3Bread and butter ............... wholesome.
Wrong!
"Bread and butter" is treated as one combined idea here, so the correct verb is "is".
4Slow and steady ............... the race.
Wrong!
"Slow and steady" expresses one idea in this saying, so the correct verb is "wins".
5Silver, as well as gold, ............... a precious metal.
Wrong!
The verb agrees with the singular subject "Silver", so the correct verb is "is".
6James, together with his friends, ............... present at the venue.
Wrong!
The verb agrees with the singular subject "James", so the correct verb is "was".
7Neither the old man nor his sons ............... able to give a satisfactory explanation.
Wrong!
With "neither... nor", the verb agrees with the nearer plural subject "sons", so the correct verb is "were".
8Neither of the two plans ............... approved.
Wrong!
"Neither" is singular here, so the correct verb is "was".
9The jury ............... divided in their opinions.
Wrong!
"The jury" refers to the members as individuals here, so the correct verb is "were".
10"Thrice-told Tales" ............... an interesting book.
Wrong!
A book title is treated as singular, so the correct verb is "is".
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- The state of affairs is sure to cause him anxiety.
- The introduction of reforms was not liked by the aristocracy.
- Bread and butter is wholesome.
- Slow and steady wins the race.
- Silver, as well as gold, is a precious metal.
- James, together with his friends, was present at the venue.
- Neither the old man nor his sons were able to give a satisfactory explanation.
- Neither of the two plans was approved.
- The jury were divided in their opinions.
- “Thrice-told Tales” is an interesting book.