Question

Choose the best option to complete the sentence.
_____ very sharp. Use them carefully. [Intermediate]

• A. This scissors is
• B. They are scissors
• C. These scissors are
• D. Those scissors is

Answer 1

The correct option is C These scissors are

Since 'this' and 'is' are singular pronoun and singular verb respectively, using them with a plural noun like scissors is grammatically wrong. Hence option A and B are incorrect and must be eliminated.

Since scissors need to be accompanied by the plural verb, 'are', instead of 'is', option D is grammatically incorrect.

When nouns have two parts like scissors or pants, they have to be followed by a plural verb. Therefore option C, 'these scissors are', is the correct answer.