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Romeo and Juliet ......... a play by William Shakespeare.

Ais

Bwas

Care

Dwere

Answer:

A. is

Read Explanation:

  • Romeo and Juliet is the title of a single play written by William Shakespeare.

  • When two names are joined by and but together form the title of one work, the subject is treated as singular.

  • Therefore, the singular verb was is appropriate when referring to the play as a work written in the past.

  • Is is grammatically possible when stating a present-day fact about the play, but was is the expected answer in this question.

  • Are and were would be used if the subject referred to two separate people or things.


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