Question 50
EasyOriginal questionChoose the correct form of the verb to fill the blank.
My glasses ______ broken, so I cannot read the board.
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer B
Correct answer: B
Explanation
"Glasses" meaning spectacles is always plural, so it takes a plural verb: "are".
Worth noting
"Is" treats the glasses as one object. "My pair of glasses is broken" would be singular, but "my glasses" is plural.
- Concept
- Nouns that are always plural
- Typical timeTypical
- 30 s
- Your timeYours
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