Asked by Alyssa Wolski on Jul 13, 2024
Verified
Choose the correct verb to agree in number with the subject of the following sentence. Fifteen dollars __________ adequate to cover the cost of lunch.
A) is
B) are
Fifteen Dollars
A specified amount of currency, equal to 15 units of the United States dollar.
Subject
The part of a sentence or clause that indicates whom or what the sentence is about, usually performing the action of the verb.
- Acquire knowledge about the rule governing subject-verb agreement.
- Recognize singular and plural entities within sentences.
Verified Answer
SB
Shalane BrightJul 20, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
"Fifteen dollars" is a singular subject, therefore the singular verb "is" is appropriate.
Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge about the rule governing subject-verb agreement.
- Recognize singular and plural entities within sentences.