Question

Choose the correct verb from the options given below:
Many a man _______ succumbed to the evils of life.

• A. were
• B. have
• C. has
• D. are

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

has

In this particular sentence we can see that it is a third person and it is in singular form and present tense.

Were is a plural verb for past tense

Have is the root verb and is generally used alongside the pronouns I / You / We / Ye and They and plural noun. It is the wrong option

Has is used alongside the pronouns He / She / It and Who and singular. It is the correct option

are is a plural verb for present tense.

Option C is correct