Which of the following alternatives is grammatically correct?
2021
Which of the following alternatives is grammatically correct?
Answer: B. Bread and milk is a wholesome food — The correct option is B: "Bread and milk is a wholesome food." Grammatical Rule: While "bread and milk" are two separate items, they are often treated as a…
- A.
Bread and milk are wholesome food
- B.
Bread and milk is a wholesome food
- C.
Bread and milk are a wholesome food
- D.
Bread and milk be wholesome foods
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Correct answer: B
The correct option is B: "Bread and milk is a wholesome food."
Grammatical Rule: While "bread and milk" are two separate items, they are often treated as a singular compound idea or a single unit when referring to a meal. In such cases, the singular verb "is" is used.
Contextual Application: Because "bread and milk" is being described as a singular "wholesome food" (a unit), the singular verb "is" correctly matches the singular noun phrase that follows.