Multiple choice

The singer and the dancer ------ dead.

  1. was

  2. has been

  3. will

  4. are
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The subject 'the singer and the dancer' refers to two different people (note the repeated article 'the'). When two distinct persons are the subject, the plural verb 'are' must be used. 'Was' would only be correct if one person performed both roles.

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