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Based on the following excerpt from Charlotte's Web by E.B...

Based on the following excerpt from Charlotte's Web by E.B. White:


'Wilbur was lonely. The sheep were asleep. His stomach was empty.'

What is the correct form of the verb 'to be' used in these sentences and why?


A

The correct form of the verb 'to be' used in these sentences is 'is' and 'are'. 'Is' is used with singular subjects and 'are' is used with plural subjects.


B

The correct form of the verb 'to be' used in these sentences is 'was' and 'were'. 'Was' is used with singular subjects and 'were' is used with plural subjects.


C

The correct form of the verb 'to be' used in these sentences is 'has' and 'have'. 'Has' is used with singular subjects and 'have' is used with plural subjects.


D

The correct form of the verb 'to be' used in these sentences is 'do' and 'does'. 'Do' is used with singular subjects and 'does' is used with plural subjects.


E

The correct form of the verb 'to be' used in these sentences is 'am' and 'are'. 'Am' is used with singular subjects and 'are' is used with plural subjects.