Multiple choice

Directions: The question presents a sentence, all or part of which is underlined. Beneath the sentence you will find five ways of phrasing the underlined part. The first of these repeats the original; the other four are different. If you think the original is best, choose the first answer; otherwise choose one of the others.

The findings of the enquiry committee, as revealed by the chairman, is very encouraging to people.

  1. is very encouraging

  2. are very encouraging

  3. is being very encouraging

  4. has very encouraging

  5. has been very encouraging

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

(2) is the correct option. ‘are very encouraging’ is the correct usage because the subject (The findings) is in plural and hence, need a plural verb. So, only (2) satisfies the condition.