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Correct answer: A. These scissors are very sharp.
- A. These scissors are very sharp.
- B. This scissor is very sharp.
- C. This scissors is very sharp.
- D. These scissor are very sharp.
Explanation
Scissors" is a plural noun, even though it refers to a single object.- The verb "are" agrees with the plural noun "scissors".- The sentence is describing the quality of the scissors, and the plural verb form is correct.
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