Answer the following questions. 

This sentence requires correction based on the principle of subject-verb agreement.

The main subject of the sentence is "The basket," which is a singular noun. The phrase "containing ten apples" is a participial phrase acting as an adjective, modifying "basket." It does not alter the number (singularity or plurality) of the main subject.

Since the subject "basket" is singular, the verb must also be singular. The original sentence used "were," which is a plural verb. It should be replaced with the singular past tense verb "was" to agree with the singular subject.

None of us are perfect. = None of us is perfect.

We should care for the elderly members of our society.

The phrase "care for" is a common phrasal verb in English, meaning to look after, protect, or provide for someone or something. It implies showing concern and responsibility towards the well-being of the subject. This phrasal verb is widely used in both formal and informal contexts to express the act of nurturing, maintaining, or taking responsibility.

    
• Meaning 1: To look after someone or something.
  Example: "It's important to care for pets properly."
    
• Meaning 2: To be fond of or have affection for someone.
  Example: "He deeply cares for his family."
    
• Meaning 3: To be concerned about something.
  Example: "She doesn't care for gossip."

Understanding such phrasal verbs is crucial for improving vocabulary and communication skills, especially in professional environments where precise language is valued.

The government plans to do away with the old tax system.

The phrasal verb "do away with" means to abolish, eliminate, or get rid of something entirely. It implies the complete removal or termination of something, often because it is considered old, unnecessary, or undesirable. This phrase is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to describe the discontinuation of rules, systems, practices, or even objects.

    
• Meaning: To abolish, eliminate, or discard completely.
    
• Usage Contexts:
    
        
• Laws/Rules: To repeal or cancel a law or regulation (e.g., The parliament voted to do away with the archaic law.).
        
• Practices/Customs: To stop a tradition or habit (e.g., Many companies are doing away with traditional annual reviews.).
        
• Objects/Systems: To remove or dispose of something physical or an operational system (e.g., They had to do away with the old machinery.).
    
    
• Synonyms: Abolish, eliminate, terminate, scrap, remove, discard, get rid of.

Good opportunities are few and far between in this competitive job market.

"Few and far between" is an idiomatic expression used to describe something that is not common, rare, or happens infrequently. It indicates scarcity or infrequency, suggesting that instances of something are separated by considerable intervals of space or time. For example, "Vacations are few and far between when you're starting a new business," meaning they don't happen often.

The idiom "to turn the tide" means to reverse the course of events or a situation, especially when things are going badly, and to change them for the better. It implies a significant shift from a negative or losing position to a positive or winning one.

This phrase often refers to a critical moment where an action, decision, or event fundamentally alters the direction of affairs. For example, a new leader might "turn the tide" of a failing organization, or a specific strategy could "turn the tide" of a difficult negotiation.