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Read the following sentence. The Sentence contains one error. Correct the error and complete the statement that are marked*:

Bread and Butter are what the poor want.

Statement*:When Two Singular Nouns Conneccted By 'and'Express One Idea,they are Followed by a_________Verb .
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Bread and Butter is what the poor want.

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Subject - Verb Agreement
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Chapter 3: Subject - Verb Agreement - Exercise C [Page 49]

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CBSE English Communicative - Workbook Interact in English Class 10
Chapter 3 Subject - Verb Agreement
Exercise C | Q 3.09 | Page 49

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