The noun 'news' is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The noun 'news' is:

A. none

B. plural

C. both

D. singular

Answer: Option D

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'News' looks plural but is singular. We say 'The news is good.'

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Identify the error: 'The peoples of India are hardworking.'

A. of

B. peoples

C. hardworking

D. are

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'People' is already plural when referring to a nation; 'peoples' is used for multiple ethnic groups. 'The people of India are...' is correct.

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Which sentence has correct noun-verb agreement?

A. Measles are a dangerous disease.

B. Measles is a dangerous disease.

C. Measle is a dangerous disease.

D. Measles have broken out.

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Measles' is singular.

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The plural of 'dwarf' is:

A. dwarfes

B. both A and B

C. dwarfs

D. dwarves

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Both, but 'dwarfs' is common for people with dwarfism, 'dwarves' in fantasy.

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