Выберите правильную форму глагола:
1. A: How many biscuits was / were there in the tin? B: I don’t know.
2. A: These trousers is / are too long. B: You must have bought the wrong size.
3. A: My hair is / are a mess today. B: Don’t be silly. You look lovely.
4. A: I need some new socks. B: There is / are a new pair in that bag for you.
5. A: What happened to that criminal? B: The police is / are still looking for him.
6. A: Did you see Steve at the party? B: No. There was / were too many people there.
7. A: Do you like my new shoes? B: Oh yes. My shoes is / are very similar, actually.
8. A: I can’t stand people who never do / does anything for themselves. B: Nor can I.
9. A: My shorts is / are dirty. B: Well, you’ll have to wear a skirt.
10. A: The stairs in the cathedral was / were very steep. B: Yes. I was exhausted
when I reached the top.
11. A: My office is three miles from my house. B: Three miles is / are a long way to
walk to work.
12. A: Jane looked nice today, didn’t she? B: Yes. Her clothes were / was very smart.
13. A: The classroom was empty when I walked past. B: Yes. The class was / were
all on a school outing.
14. A: Did you ask John to fix your car? B: Yes. His advice was / were that I take it to a garage.
15. A: Did you enjoy your holiday? B: Yes, thank you. The weather was / were great.
16. A: These trousers is / are very old. B: You should buy a new pair.