Question

 Use the right form of the verb to be (is/are): 1) Five hundred roubles ___required as an entrance fee. 2) These bacteria ___ being studied by university scientists. 3) The news from the Middle East ___ very encouraging. 4) A number of shoppers ___ complaining about the price increase. 5) Our family ___ early risers.

Answer 1

Ответ:

1)are

2)is

3)is

4)is

5)are

Answer 2

Предыдущий ответ неверный

1. Is (т.к. сумма - одно целое)

2. Are (these уже указывает, что это мн.ч.)

3. Is

4. Are

5. Are (т.к. имеется в виду каждый член семьи)

Answer 3

1. Five hundred roubles are required as an entrance fee.
2. These bacteria are being studied by university scientists.
3. The news from the Middle East is very encouraging.
4. A number of shoppers are complaining about the price increase.
5. Our family is early risers.