A forest of trees was cut down to make that paper.
Which answer correctly revises the above sentence?

a. A forest of trees were cut down to make that paper. b. A forest of tree was cut down to make that paper. c. A forest of tree's were cut down to make that paper. d. The sentence is correct as it is written.

Question

A forest of trees was cut down to make that paper.
Which answer correctly revises the above sentence?

a. A forest of trees were cut down to make that paper. b. A forest of tree was cut down to make that paper. c. A forest of tree's were cut down to make that paper. d. The sentence is correct as it is written.

anonymous · Answer

It is D. It won't be:
A - 'forest of trees' is singular, since it is only one forest, hence the 'was'
B - A forest can't have one tree
C - There is no belonging for the tree (singular)

anonymous · Answer

thank you @ManImStumped

sandra_ · Answer

D. The sentence is correct as it is written.