Question

1) Выберите правильную форму глагола: 1. These scissors (is/are) new 2. Many people (is/are) travelling today 3. Hob’s trousers (is/are) well-worn 4. The news on the radio (was/were) good 5. The furniture (is/are) very old

Answer 1

1. These scissors (are) new.  

2. Many people (are) travelling today.  

3. Hob’s trousers (are) well-worn.  

4. The news on the radio (was) good.  

5. The furniture (is) very old.

Answer 2

1) The correct form of the verb is "are." The subject "scissors" is plural, so the verb should also be plural. Therefore, the correct sentence is: "These scissors are new."

2) The correct form of the verb is "are." The subject "many people" is plural, so the verb should also be plural. Therefore, the correct sentence is: "Many people are travelling today."

3) The correct form of the verb is "are." The subject "Hob's trousers" is plural, so the verb should also be plural. Therefore, the correct sentence is: "Hob's trousers are well-worn."

4) The correct form of the verb is "was." The subject "news" is singular, so the verb should also be singular. Therefore, the correct sentence is: "The news on the radio was good."

5) The correct form of the verb is "is." The subject "furniture" is singular, so the verb should also be singular. Therefore, the correct sentence is: "The furniture is very old."

In summary: 1) These scissors are new. 2) Many people are travelling today. 3) Hob's trousers are well-worn. 4) The news on the radio was good. 5) The furniture is very old.