Question

The furniture _________ brought from Italy.

• A. were
• B. are
• C. was
• D. have

Answer 1

Answer:

C. was

The furniture was brought from Italy.

Explanation

Furniture is an uncountable noun. Although it refers to many items (chairs, tables, etc.), it is treated as singular in English.

Therefore, it takes a singular verb:

• The furniture was brought from Italy. ✅

• The furniture were brought from Italy. ❌

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