Question

15. Two hours (is, are) enough time for a good rest.

Answer 1

1. Two hours is enough time for a good rest.

• When a plural noun denotes some specific quantity or amount considered as a whole, the verb is generally singular.

2. This type of beverage tastes delicious.

• A verb must agree with its subject in number and person.
• Here, the subject is "This type. of beverage" which is in singular, so the verb is also singular.

3. Mr. Jones or his assistant helps us with problems.

• Two or more singular subjects connected by "or" requires a singular verb.

4. The teacher or the students have begun the project.

• When the subject placed nearest to the verb is in plural, then the verb should also be in plural

5. Don't the Smiths live near you?

• Here, "the Smiths" refer to all the members of the family.
• So it is in plural and the verb will also be in plural.

6. Here are the supplies for the camping trip.

• Just convert the sentence into active voice.
• It will be : The supplies for the camping trip are here.
• The subject is "The supplies for the camping trip".
• So, the verb should be in plural.

7. Neither of these routes leads directly to the beach.

• "Neither" must be followed by a singular verb.

8. The corners of the painting are crooked.

• The verb should be made to agree in number with its proper subject.
• Here, the proper subject is "the corners".
• So, the subject is singular so the verb should also be in singular.

9. Any one of my students performs well.

• "Any one" is followed by a singular verb.

10. Were your questions answered politely?

• Here, the subject is "your questions" which is in plural. So the verb should in plural form as well.

Answers:

1. is
2. tastes
3. helps
4. have
5. Don't
6. are
7. leads
8. are
9. performs
10. Were

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