Demonstrate the correct use of subject-verb agreement:A pair of trousers _ all that I brought along.
Correct answer: D. Is
- A. Were
- B. Are
- C. Would be
- D. Is
Explanation
Here, a pair of trousers is treated as a singular thing, so a singular verb must be employed and that is "is".
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