Choose the correct word to complete the sentence.?

Question

The bread and butter (is, are) on the kitchen table.

A) are
B) is

Answer 1

The correct answer is B (is). Here's why: In the sentence bread and butter form what is called a collective noun, which takes a singular verb (is).

Answer 2

'Bread and butter' is an expression generally used to describe 'buttered bread'. Hence it is a singlular object, and requires the verb:
(b) is.

If you were referring to 'bread' and 'butter' as separate items, the you would use 'are', but in that case you would normally say:
The bread and the butter are...

Answer 3

Steve is correct.

"A noun that denotes a collection of persons or things regarded as a unit.

USAGE NOTE In American usage, a collective noun takes a singular verb when it refers to the collection considered as a whole, as in The family was united on this question. The enemy is suing for peace. "
http://www.answers.com/topic/collective-noun

Answer 4

1. $200 is less than $250 - therefore the total amount has decreased and the word you are looking for is "decrease" 2. You can't earn a discount - you earn a commission therefore the word you are looking for is "commission"

Answer 5

is b/c it says bread and butter. they are both separate so each one is considered singular. the ans is b

Answer 6

Are because there are two things. hope this helps.

Answer 7

A. are

Answer 8

i would say is

Answer 9

a)are

Answer 10

are