COLLECTIVE NOUNS EXERCISE 1

C1 · Advanced

A plural-looking expression can take a singular verb when it represents one amount of money, time, or distance. This exercise contrasts those expressions with ordinary plural nouns that refer to separate people or things.

Choose the correct verb form to complete each sentence.

1. 5 dollars (are/is) all that I have.✓

2. 5 men (are/is) walking towards us.✓

3. 5 minutes (are/is) not enough to answer the question.✓

4. 5 miles (are/is) too far to walk.✓

5. 5 plates (are/is) on the table.✓

6. 5 cats (are/is) in that basement.✓

7. 5 people (are/is) yelling at me at the same time.✓

8. 5 hours of sleep (are/is) not enough to feel rested.✓

9. More than 5 million dollars (are/is) spent yearly on law enforcement.✓

10. Your cholesterol level and blood pressure (are/is) things that you have to check from time to time.✓

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