Question

card 11 here in the clutter of papers on my desk is₁ are₂ the algebra tests i meant to copy early this morning. option 1: is option 2: are

Explanation:

The subject of the clause "Here in the clutter of papers on my desk" is "the clutter", which is a singular noun. So the verb should agree with the singular subject. "is" is used for singular subjects, while "are" is for plural. So the correct verb is "is".

Answer:

Option 1: is