Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blank with an appropriate verb, preposition, participle or conjunction. The question is followed by four alternatives. Choose the most appropriate one.

The state of affairs __________ sure to cause him anxiety.

  1. is

  2. are

  3. were

  4. has

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A Correct answer
Explanation

Here, the noun i.e. 'state of affairs' is singular. So, the helping verb should also be singular. Therefore, 'is' is the right answer.