Underline the correct word.
1 A: Thave a Physics exam tomorrow.
B: Oh dear. Physics is/are a very difficult subject.
2 A: My office is three miles from my house.
B: Three miles is/are a long way to walk to work.
3 A: My little brother has got measles.
B: Oh dear. Measles is/are quite a serious illness.
A: Jane looked nice today, didn't she?
B: Yes. Her clothes were/was very smart.
A: I've got two pounds. I'm going to buy a CD.
B: Two pounds is/are not enough to buy a CD.
6 A: The classroom was empty when I walked past.
B: Yes. The class was/were all on a school outing.
7 A: Have you just cleaned the stairs?
B: Yes, so be careful. They is/are very slippery.
A: Did you ask John to fix your car?
B: Yes. His advice was/were that I take it to a garage.
A: Did you enjoy your holiday?
B: Yes, thank you. The weather was/were wonderful.
A: These trousers is/are very old.
B: You should buy a new pair.
A: How is/are the company doing lately?
B: Great. We opened up two more branches.
A: I am going to travel for two years when I finish school.
B: Two years is/are a long time to be away from home.