Question

Fill in the blanks with suitable verb forms.

a) To an outsider, the economics of this country ________ to be in disarray. (seem/seems).

b) The International Club, as well as the Choral Society and the Rowing Club, __________ to submit a

new constitution. (need/needs)

c) One of my best friends _____________ an extra in the game this week. (is/are).

d) Rice and beans ______ my favorite dish. (is/are)

e) Four years _______ a long time to spend away from your friends and family. (is/are) ​

Answer 1

a) To an outsider, the economics of this country seems to be in disarray. outsider is singular

b) The International Club, as well as the Choral Society and the Rowing Club, needs to submit a

new constitution. verb according to 1st subject which is singular

c) One of my best friends is an extra in the game this week. only one friend is taken

d) Rice and beans are my favorite dish. both are joined by and to make plural

e) Four years is a long time to spend away from your friends and family. as time is singular

Answer 2

Answer:

1=seems

2=needs

3=are

4=is

5=are