Question

Which verb agrees with its subject?

Texas and Louisiana __________ the leading oil-producing states.

A.
was

B.
has been

C.
is

D.
are

Answer 1

D. Are

Answer 2

@LilliVarner99 Are you sure?

Answer 3

Yes. Read the answers out loud to yourself. Are makes the most sense!

Answer 4

@LilliVarner99 Okay i will i wasn't sure because they all sounded right to me

Answer 5

But i said them in my head

Answer 6

Are was the one that stood out to me and seemed correct!

Answer 7

Actually, it is D, since it is talking about 2 states, it has to be plural

Answer 8

But @LilliVarner99 Please no direct answers, we need to guide the user through the problem :)

Answer 9

Oh, okay! :) Sorry :)