Multiple choice

Directions: Select the correct option to fill in the blank.

A pair of trousers ______ bought.

  1. were

  2. have

  3. was

  4. has

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

“A pair” is followed by pairs of things which are usually inseparable then “pair” is considered to be the “head word” and hence it takes a singular verb.Hnce' "was" is correct.