Question

Which verb agrees in number with its subject?

This pile of socks __________ the size of a mountain!

A.
is

B.
were

C.
have been

D.
are

Answer 1

Any ideas ?

Answer 2

There is only ONE pile of socks.

Answer 3

So it's singular.

Answer 4

I think "ARE"

Answer 5

they are talking about a pile. which is singular
so it cannot be are

Answer 6

A

Answer 7

and its saying "this"
which means its going on right now so it cannot be c or b

Answer 8

A is correct!

Answer 9

thANKS

Answer 10

you are very welcome :)