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Directions: Choose the appropriate word and fill in the blank.
The state of affairs __________ sure to cause him anxiety.
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is
💡 Explanation:
'The state of affairs' is a singular noun phrase requiring a singular verb. 'Is' correctly agrees with this singular subject. 'Are' and 'were' are plural verbs, while 'has' is grammatically incorrect in this context as a main verb.