问题
选择题
(2011·湖南)One-third of the country ________ covered with trees and the majority of the citizens ________ black people.
A.is;are
B.is;is
C.are;are
D.are;is
答案
答案:A
考查动词的时态和主谓一致。根据语意可知应使用一般现在时;故第一个空谓语动词应用第三人称单数;第二个空the majourity of citizens为复数意义,故谓语动词用复数形式。故选A。