WBCS.LIVE practice question

Choose the correct word for the blank: 'The scenery of the Himalayas ___ very enchanting.'

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. are
  2. is
  3. were
  4. have been

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: is

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) is šŸ“š Explanation: In English grammar, the word 'scenery' is an uncountable noun and is always treated as singular. Even though it might refer to many beautiful views, it must be followed by a singular verb. Using 'are' or 'were' is a common error made by students who confuse the plural nature of the objects in the scene with the noun itself.