Select the option which fits appropriately in the blank:Plenty of mangoes and bananas _ available in this season.
Correct answer: B. Are
- A. Is
- B. Are
- C. Was
- D. Were
Explanation
When deciding whether to use is or are, look at whether the noun is plural or singular. If the noun is singular, use is. If it is plural or there is more than one noun, use are. Were and was is past tense so doesn't fit.
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