Question

corned beef and cabbage .......a traditional meal in Ireland (was, is,are,were)
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Answer 1

Answer:

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Were

Answer 2

Answer:

Corned beef and cabbage are a traditional meal in Ireland.

Explanation:

'Was' and 'were' are an auxiliary verb, which is used in the past continuous tense.

'Is' and 'are' are an auxiliary verb, which is used in the present continuous tense.