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A pair of shoes were left at the door. (2023)

Practice Questions

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A pair of shoes were left at the door. (2023)
  1. Correct
  2. Incorrect
  3. Depends on context
  4. None of the above

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

A pair of shoes were left at the door. (2023)
  • Step 1: Identify the subject of the sentence. The subject is 'A pair of shoes'.
  • Step 2: Determine if the subject is singular or plural. 'Pair' is a singular noun.
  • Step 3: Choose the correct verb form based on the subject. Since 'pair' is singular, use 'was' instead of 'were'.
  • Step 4: Rewrite the sentence with the correct verb: 'A pair of shoes was left at the door.'
  • Subject-Verb Agreement – Understanding that collective nouns like 'pair' are treated as singular when determining verb forms.
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