Understanding Plural Nouns in English

Which of the following sentences is correct regarding the placement of headphones?

• The headphones is on the table.

• The headphones are on the table.

• The headphone is on the table.

• The headphone are on the table.

Why are items like scissors considered plural in English?

• Because they are made of metal.

• Because they are used for cutting.

• Because they have two parts.

• Because they are used in pairs.

Which sentence correctly uses a plural verb with a band name?

• The Beatles were a famous band.

• The Beatles is a famous band.

• The Beatles was a famous band.

• The Beatles are a famous band.

Which of the following is considered singular despite ending in 's'?

• Jeans

• Binoculars

• Mathematics

• Scissors

What is the correct form for the sentence: 'This pair of shorts ___ loose'?

• were

• was

• are

• is

Which of the following sentences is correct regarding pants?

• These pants is tight.

• This pants is tight.

• These pants are tight.

• This pants are tight.

How should you correctly refer to binoculars in a sentence?

• The binoculars is expensive.

• The binocular are expensive.

• The binoculars are expensive.

• The binocular is expensive.

Which sentence correctly uses a singular verb with a subject ending in 's'?

• Politics were very interesting.

• Politics was very interesting.

• Politics are very interesting.

• Politics is very interesting.

What is the correct form for the sentence: 'The goods ___ on sale'?

• is

• are

• was

• were

Which sentence correctly uses a plural verb with scissors?

• The scissor are sharp.

• The scissor is sharp.

• The scissors are sharp.

• The scissors is sharp.