Most nouns form their plurals by adding -s to the singular. However, there are some nouns that have only a plural form or a singular form. Plural nouns should be followed by a plural verb and singular nouns should be followed by a singular verb.
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1. I think they teach ………………………. mathematics in schools.
too much too many
2. Politics ………………………. a complicated business.
Is are
3. ………………….. suffering from a disease called BSE.
Many cattle are Much cattle is
4. The police …………………… the thief.
have arrested has arrested
5. Where ……………….. my glasses?
Are is
6. The organization is trying to raise ……………… to support its projects.
Fund funds
7. A number of people …………………… tried to find the treasure.
Has have
8. A group of us …………….. going to hold a party tomorrow.
Is are
9. Half of her students ……………… understand a word she says.
doesn't don't Either could be used here
10. Ten miles ………………. a long way to walk.
Is are Either could be used here
11. One of my friends …………….. going to Mexico.
Is are
12. Nobody ……………….. him except his best friends.
Like likes Either could be used here
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