Which is the correct noun? 'The poor ___ always with us.' MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which is the correct noun? 'The poor ___ always with us.'
A. has
B. was
C. is
D. are
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
'The poor' represents poor people, plural, so takes plural verb 'are'.

This question belongs to: English Nouns
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