| 1. | Where are the hundred dollars I lent you? Tips: Amounts of money are considered singular.
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is
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| 2. | Mathematics is a very challenging subject for my daughter. |
Correct
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| 3. | The police intends to interview all householders for their survey. Tips: We always use a plural verb with the police.
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intend
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| 4. | This series of wildlife programmes are beautifully filmed. Tips: This series is singular.
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is
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| 5. | The news from overseas aren’t very promising. Tips: The news is uncountable and takes a singular verb.
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isn't
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| 6. | Each staff receives a pay rise next year. Tips: We cannot say a staff.
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member of staff
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| 7. | Ten years is a long time to be in prison. |
Correct
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| 8. | We are looking for a means of entering the China market. |
Correct
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| 9. | There are several thousands of species of butterfly in the world. |
Correct
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| 10. | Athletics are generally considered an easy option by students. Tips: Although athletics ends in –s, it is regarded as a singular word.
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is
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