English Language & Literature — CBSE Class 10 board question
Q1.[1]
Complete the given poster displayed on a banner.
Drinking and smoking _________ (is /are) injurious to health.
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Model Answer
Drinking and smoking are injurious to health.
Explanation
When two subjects are joined by "and", a plural verb is used. Hence "are" is correct. This tests subject-verb agreement — a common 1-mark grammar question.
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