Question

Fill in the blank with the appropriate verb.
Early to bed and early to rise ______ a man healthy, wealthy and wise.

• A. Make
• B. Makes
• C. Were making
• D. Are making

Answer 1

The correct option is B Makes

Here, 'makes' in simple present tense is correct because the subject (man) is singular and with singular subject, usage of singular verb (makes) is correct. Thus, the usage of 'makes' is correct and usage of 'make' is incorrect.
'Were making' in past continuous is is incorrect because it is used to indicate uncompleted action in the past (with or without time reference).
'Are making' in present continuous is incorrect because it implies an action going on at the time of speaking.