Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blank.

Bread and butter _______ his only food.

  1. is

  2. am

  3. are

  4. have
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

'Bread and butter' is treated as a singular concept when referring to a single dish or means of sustenance, so it takes the singular verb 'is'. This is an exception where a phrase joined by 'and' acts as a singular unit. Options B (am) and C (are) are incorrect subject-verb combinations, while D (have) is the wrong verb entirely.

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