This question tests subject-verb agreement, specifically with nouns that are plural in form but refer to a single item composed of two parts, like 'trousers', 'scissors', 'glasses', etc.
Correct Option: C) are. "Trousers" is always treated as a plural noun, therefore it requires the plural verb "are".
The key to solving this question is understanding subject-verb agreement, specifically with collective nouns like "police". We need to determine if "police" is treated as a singular or plural noun in this context.
Correct Option: C) are
This question tests subject-verb agreement, specifically when a phrase like "along with" is used. The key is to identify the true subject of the sentence.
Correct Option: C) is
This question tests subject-verb agreement. The key is to identify the true subject of the sentence and ensure the verb matches its number (singular or plural).
Correct Option: C) are
The question tests subject-verb agreement, specifically with the phrase "The number of". It's important to identify the true subject of the sentence to choose the correct verb form.
Correct Option: C) is
The phrase "The number of candidates" takes a singular verb because "number" is the subject, and it is singular. The sentence describes an ongoing situation in the present, so the present continuous tense (is increasing) is appropriate. Thus, "is" is the correct choice.
This question tests subject-verb agreement, specifically with collective nouns. A collective noun like "committee" can be treated as singular or plural depending on whether it acts as a single unit or as individual members. In this context, the committee is acting as a single unit to make one decision.
Correct Option: A) has
The committee is acting as a single unit making one decision, thus requiring a singular verb. "Has" is the singular form of the auxiliary verb in the present perfect tense, which fits the context of a completed action.