Use the correct word from the brackets to fill in the blanks.

1. The news __________ disheartening. (is, are)
2. The police __________ chasing the thieves. (are, is)
3. The scissors __________ kept in the drawer. (is, are)
4. The trousers __________ washed and ironed. (is, are)
5. The furniture __________ kept in the adjacent room. (is, are)
6. The diagnoses __________ not correct. (is, are)
7. Wood __________ generally used to make strong doors. (is, are)
8. Two T's __________ added to other letters to form the word "abstract." (is, are)



Answer :

Final answer:

The answer provides correct subject-verb agreement in various sentences.


Explanation:

Is disheartening.

  1. The news is disheartening.
  2. The police are chasing the thieves.
  3. The scissors are kept in the drawer.
  4. The trousers are washed and ironed.
  5. The furniture is generally used to make strong doors.
  6. The diagnoses are not correct.
  7. Wood is added to other letters to form the word abstract.

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