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Next CSE-PPT: 14 March 2027

Choose the correct verb: "The scissors ___ in the top drawer of the cabinet."

Correct answer: C. are

Nouns for things made of two parts, such as scissors, trousers and pliers, take plural verbs. With "a pair of", the verb becomes singular: a pair of scissors is in the drawer.

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Answer and explanation

The correct answer is C. are

Nouns for things made of two parts, such as scissors, trousers and pliers, take plural verbs. With "a pair of", the verb becomes singular: a pair of scissors is in the drawer.

Topic: Subject–Verb Agreement MCQs · Subject: Verbal Ability (English)