Choose the correct form of the verb to fill the blank.
The scissors ______ in the top drawer.

isCorrect answerYour answerareCorrect answerYour answerwasCorrect answerYour answerhas beenCorrect answerYour answer

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CorrectNot quiteAnswer B

Correct answer: B

"Scissors" is a plural noun, like trousers, glasses and spectacles, so it takes a plural verb: "are".

Worth noting

A pair of scissors is one object, which is why "is" tempts. But "scissors" alone is plural. "A pair of scissors is" would be singular.

Ten questions from Tenses and agreement, at your own pace.

Ten questions from Tenses and agreement, at your own pace.

Choose the correct form of the verb to fill the blank.The scissors ______ in the top drawer.