Question

the old ....... helpless.
a.is
b.about
c.near
d.for​

Answer 1

Answer:

The old is helpless

But,

"The old are helpless" is more correct as per the grammar rules.
Because, the old refers to plural form (many old people).

Answer 2

The old is Helpless.  

Explanation:

• From the given words “is” proves to be a correct fit.  
• One needs to be thorough with words to get through these questions. Since the given sentence doesn’t have a word denoting the timeline like past, present or future, fill it with the present form. (Is)
• The Old here refers to a particular old man or woman and should be treated as an individual noun.

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