Question

Choose the correct form of the verb to fill in the blank:
The trousers you bought for me ________fit me.
a)Doesn’t
b)Don’t
c)Is
d)Has

Answer 1

Hint: ‘Don’t’ is used with plural nouns while ‘doesn’t’, ‘is’ and ‘has’ are used with singular nouns.

Complete step-by-step answer:

 The word ‘trousers’ is regarded as a plural noun because it does not take the form of any singular noun.
‘Don’t’ is an auxiliary verb and the contradiction of ‘do + not’. As we know, ‘don’t’ is used with plural nouns.
Now, let’s look at the options-
a) Doesn’t- It is a singular verb that cannot follow a plural noun. Hence, it is an incorrect option.
Example- She doesn’t eat nuts.
b)Don’t- It is a plural verb that is used with plural nouns. Hence, it is the correct option.
Example- They don’t eat nuts.
c)Is- It is a form of ‘be’ that is used with singular nouns. Hence, it is an incorrect option.
Example- She is eating nuts.
d)Has- It means to possess or hold something. It is used with singular nouns. Hence, it is an incorrect option.
Example- She has eaten nuts.
The correct answer is Option ‘b’.

Note: Don’t can be used to give commands or orders. Example- Don’t touch the knife!