Subject-Verb Agreement Fill in the Blanks
CMAT 2023 · Language Comprehension · Easy · Grammar
Pick the correct option to complete the following sentences :- I. Gold and silver ______ precious metals. II. The ship with its crew ______ lost. III. No nook or corner ______ left unexplored. IV. Neither my friend nor I ______ to blame. Choose the correct answer from the options given below :-
- A.
(I-is); (II-were); (III-was); (IV-are)
- B.
(I- is); (II-was); (III-were); (IV- am)
- C.
(I-are); (II-were); (III-was); (IV-are)
- D.
(I-are); (II-was); (III-was); (IV-am)
D
Explanation
I. Plural subject 'Gold and silver' -> are II. Subject 'ship' with singular modifier -> was III. 'No nook or corner' singular -> was IV. 'Neither my friend nor I' takes verb agreeing with nearest subject 'I' -> am
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