Question 10

Economics is my least favorite subject at school.

In this sentence, the correct verb form to use with the singular noun "Economics" is "is," indicating a state of being.

A) Am

"Am" is the first-person singular form of the verb "to be" and is used with the subject "I." It is incorrect in this context as the subject is "Economics," which requires a third-person singular form.

B) Is

"Is" is the appropriate third-person singular form of the verb "to be," making it the correct choice for this sentence. It correctly agrees with the singular noun "Economics," effectively conveying that it is the speaker's least favorite subject.

C) Are

"Are" is the plural form of the verb "to be" and is used with plural subjects or the pronoun "you." In this case, it is incorrect because "Economics" is a singular subject.

D) Been

"Been" is the past participle form of the verb "to be," typically used in perfect tenses. It does not fit in this context, as the sentence requires a present tense verb to express the current opinion about the subject.

Conclusion

The correct answer is "is," as it properly matches the singular subject "Economics" and communicates the current sentiment of the speaker. All other options fail to provide the correct verb form or tense needed for this sentence construction.