Multiple choice

Directions: The following question, fill the blank space with the best choice from the given options.

The rich _________ not always happy.

  1. is

  2. was

  3. are

  4. were

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

The phrase 'the rich' refers to wealthy people as a collective group, which requires a plural verb. Present tense is used because the statement describes a general truth, not a past event. 'Are' correctly matches the plural subject and present timeframe.