Question 46
EasyOriginal questionChoose the correct form of the verb to fill the blank.
Mathematics ______ my favourite subject.
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer D
Correct answer: D
Explanation
"Mathematics" is the name of one subject, and it takes a singular verb: "is". So do physics, economics and politics as subjects.
Worth noting
The -s at the end makes it look plural, but a subject of study is one thing.
- Concept
- Subjects ending in -s are singular
- Typical timeTypical
- 30 s
- Your timeYours
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