Q
Easy 1 Mark
English Subject-Verb Agreement
Mathematics _____ considered a difficult subject by many students in Pakistan.
Explanation
'Mathematics' is plural in form but names one academic subject, so it takes the singular verb 'is'.
Reference: Skoolyst English Grammar Series , Page 1
Hint
Academic subjects ending in -ics are usually treated as singular concepts.
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