1. Two hours is enough time for a good rest.
- When a plural noun denotes some specific quantity or amount considered as a whole, the verb is generally singular.
2. This type of beverage tastes delicious.
- A verb must agree with its subject in number and person.
- Here, the subject is "This type. of beverage" which is in singular, so the verb is also singular.
3. Mr. Jones or his assistant helps us with problems.
- Two or more singular subjects connected by "or" requires a singular verb.
4. The teacher or the students have begun the project.
- When the subject placed nearest to the verb is in plural, then the verb should also be in plural
5. Don't the Smiths live near you?
- Here, "the Smiths" refer to all the members of the family.
- So it is in plural and the verb will also be in plural.
6. Here are the supplies for the camping trip.
- Just convert the sentence into active voice.
- It will be : The supplies for the camping trip are here.
- The subject is "The supplies for the camping trip".
- So, the verb should be in plural.
7. Neither of these routes leads directly to the beach.
- "Neither" must be followed by a singular verb.
8. The corners of the painting are crooked.
- The verb should be made to agree in number with its proper subject.
- Here, the proper subject is "the corners".
- So, the subject is singular so the verb should also be in singular.
9. Any one of my students performs well.
- "Any one" is followed by a singular verb.
10. Were your questions answered politely?
- Here, the subject is "your questions" which is in plural. So the verb should in plural form as well.
Answers:
- is
- tastes
- helps
- have
- Don't
- are
- leads
- are
- performs
- Were
Hope you could understand.
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