Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blank.

My severest critic and best friend _______ my wife.

  1. is

  2. are

  3. was

  4. were

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A Correct answer
Explanation

When two nouns refer to the same person using a single article ('my severest critic AND best friend'), the subject is singular and requires a singular verb. 'Is' correctly identifies that one person (the wife) fulfills both roles. 'Are' would incorrectly suggest two different people.