Question

Which of the following is a correct usage of “the + adjective”?

• A. The happy are smiling.
• B. The happiness is good.
• C. The happily are smiling.
• D. The happy is smiling.

Answer 1

Answer:

A. The happy are smiling.

• “The happy” means “happy people”, which refers to more than one person (plural).

• Therefore, we use the plural verb “are” → “The happy are smiling.”