Question : Direction: Find the correct sentence from the given options.
(A) He bought 5 dozen apples.
(B) The team have eaten.
(C) She have given advice.
(D) Bottles were prepared from the plastic
Option 1: He bought 5 dozen apples.
Option 2: The team have eaten.
Option 3: She have given advice.
Option 4: Bottles were prepared from the plastic
Correct Answer: He bought 5 dozen apples.
Solution : The correct answer is option 1
'He bought 5 dozen apples,'
Explanation:
KeyPoints - When we use nouns like pair, dozen, score, hundred, and so on following numbers, we use the single form.
- Example: They have wasted 4 thousand rupees.
- As a result, the right answer is- He bought 5 dozen apples.
Additional Information
- Collective noun: they are frequently followed by a singular verb.
- Words like advice, stationery, machinery, news, etc. always take a singular verb.
- Material noun: it refers to a finished product; articles should not be used before a material noun.