Foundation
English
Vocabulary
Sentences
Sentences
Question
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.
The poor ______ unable to look after themselves.
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Solution
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In this sentence, we would be understanding the subject verb agreement. The rule states that when a group is considered the verb is always plural. In this case, "poor" specifies group of people.
"are" is plural verb in present tense. It is the correct answer
"was" is singular verb in past tense
"has been" is the wrong choice
"is" is used as a singular verb in present tense..
Option A is correct.
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