The question tests the correct usage of singular and plural forms, specifically focusing on the word "data" and its agreement with demonstrative pronouns and verbs. Understanding whether "data" is singular or plural in a given context is crucial.
Correct Option: D) This data is important.
This question tests knowledge of irregular plural nouns in English, specifically words that have the same form for both singular and plural. We need to identify the correct plural form of "aircraft" and ensure subject-verb agreement.
Correct Option: B) The aircraft are ready.
This question tests knowledge of irregular plurals, specifically "zero plurals" in English. A zero plural is a noun that has the same form in both its singular and plural states. The word "fish" is a classic example of a zero plural when referring to multiple fish of the same species.
Correct Option: A) Five fish were in the tank.
This question tests subject-verb agreement and the correct usage of nouns that are always plural. Words like 'scissors', 'trousers', 'spectacles', 'pliers', etc., are always treated as plural nouns because they refer to items with two main parts. Therefore, they require a plural verb.
Correct Option: C) The scissors are on the table.
This option correctly uses the plural noun "scissors" with the plural present tense verb "are", demonstrating proper subject-verb agreement.
The question asks to identify the correctly written plural form of the word "sheep". This tests knowledge of irregular plural nouns in English grammar.
Correct Option: B) One sheep, two sheep
The word "sheep" is an irregular noun where the singular and plural forms are identical. Therefore, "one sheep" refers to a single animal, and "two sheep" refers to multiple animals of the same kind.
The question asks for the correct plural form of the word "goose". This tests knowledge of irregular plural nouns in English grammar.
C) Geese — This is the correct irregular plural form of "goose". The vowel sound changes from /uː/ to /iː/ to form the plural.