In the question below, fill the gap with the most appropriate option:
Some of the food .... spoilt
A
is
B
are
C
were
D
have
Verified Correct Answer: A.
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Food is an uncountable noun, so it takes a singular verb. Therefore, the correct sentence is:
Some of the food is spoilt.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #7151)