Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for Class 10 English: Verb Concord
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Multiple Choice Questions
Climatic change (a) ______ one of the hotly contested debates. India and Antarctica (b) ______ once the part of the same landmass. To visit Antarctica now (c) ______ to be a part of history. 90 per cent of the Earth's total ice volume (d) ______ stored there, Antarctica (e) ______ her simple ecosystem. Therefore to study the earth, Antarctica (f) ______ the place to go. Antarctica (g) ______ devoid of any human markings. It (h) ______ no trees, buildings or billboards.
(a) were
(b) has
(c) was
(d) is
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Answer: (d) is
Explanation:
1. The subject 'climatic change' is singular.
2. It is a present fact, so 'is'.
Teacher's Note:
1. First find the real subject of the blank, then check whether it is singular or plural.
2. Then check the time of the sentence (now/once) to choose present or past.
Climatic change (a) ______ one of the hotly contested debates. India and Antarctica (b) ______ once the part of the same landmass. To visit Antarctica now (c) ______ to be a part of history. 90 per cent of the Earth's total ice volume (d) ______ stored there, Antarctica (e) ______ her simple ecosystem. Therefore to study the earth, Antarctica (f) ______ the place to go. Antarctica (g) ______ devoid of any human markings. It (h) ______ no trees, buildings or billboards.
(a) is
(b) was
(c) were
(d) has
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Answer: (c) were
Explanation:
1. 'India and Antarctica' are two subjects joined by 'and', so plural.
2. 'Once' shows the past, so 'were'.
Teacher's Note:
1. First find the real subject of the blank, then check whether it is singular or plural.
2. Then check the time of the sentence (now/once) to choose present or past.
Climatic change (a) ______ one of the hotly contested debates. India and Antarctica (b) ______ once the part of the same landmass. To visit Antarctica now (c) ______ to be a part of history. 90 per cent of the Earth's total ice volume (d) ______ stored there, Antarctica (e) ______ her simple ecosystem. Therefore to study the earth, Antarctica (f) ______ the place to go. Antarctica (g) ______ devoid of any human markings. It (h) ______ no trees, buildings or billboards.
(a) was
(b) were
(c) is
(d) has
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Answer: (c) is
Explanation:
1. An infinitive phrase ('to visit Antarctica') as subject is singular.
2. 'Now' shows the present, so 'is'.
Teacher's Note:
1. First find the real subject of the blank, then check whether it is singular or plural.
2. Then check the time of the sentence (now/once) to choose present or past.
Climatic change (a) ______ one of the hotly contested debates. India and Antarctica (b) ______ once the part of the same landmass. To visit Antarctica now (c) ______ to be a part of history. 90 per cent of the Earth's total ice volume (d) ______ stored there, Antarctica (e) ______ her simple ecosystem. Therefore to study the earth, Antarctica (f) ______ the place to go. Antarctica (g) ______ devoid of any human markings. It (h) ______ no trees, buildings or billboards.
(a) is
(b) has
(c) was
(d) were
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Answer: (a) is
Explanation:
1. With 'per cent of', the verb agrees with the noun after 'of'.
2. 'Volume' is singular, so 'is stored'.
Teacher's Note:
1. First find the real subject of the blank, then check whether it is singular or plural.
2. Then check the time of the sentence (now/once) to choose present or past.
Climatic change (a) ______ one of the hotly contested debates. India and Antarctica (b) ______ once the part of the same landmass. To visit Antarctica now (c) ______ to be a part of history. 90 per cent of the Earth's total ice volume (d) ______ stored there, Antarctica (e) ______ her simple ecosystem. Therefore to study the earth, Antarctica (f) ______ the place to go. Antarctica (g) ______ devoid of any human markings. It (h) ______ no trees, buildings or billboards.
(a) is
(b) was
(c) were
(d) has
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Answer: (d) has
Explanation:
1. The blank is the main verb with object 'her simple ecosystem'.
2. Possession by a singular subject: 'has'.
Teacher's Note:
1. First find the real subject of the blank, then check whether it is singular or plural.
2. Then check the time of the sentence (now/once) to choose present or past.
Climatic change (a) ______ one of the hotly contested debates. India and Antarctica (b) ______ once the part of the same landmass. To visit Antarctica now (c) ______ to be a part of history. 90 per cent of the Earth's total ice volume (d) ______ stored there, Antarctica (e) ______ her simple ecosystem. Therefore to study the earth, Antarctica (f) ______ the place to go. Antarctica (g) ______ devoid of any human markings. It (h) ______ no trees, buildings or billboards.
(a) was
(b) were
(c) has
(d) is
Show Answer & Explanation
Answer: (d) is
Explanation:
1. 'Antarctica' is singular.
2. A present general statement takes 'is'.
Teacher's Note:
1. First find the real subject of the blank, then check whether it is singular or plural.
2. Then check the time of the sentence (now/once) to choose present or past.
Climatic change (a) ______ one of the hotly contested debates. India and Antarctica (b) ______ once the part of the same landmass. To visit Antarctica now (c) ______ to be a part of history. 90 per cent of the Earth's total ice volume (d) ______ stored there, Antarctica (e) ______ her simple ecosystem. Therefore to study the earth, Antarctica (f) ______ the place to go. Antarctica (g) ______ devoid of any human markings. It (h) ______ no trees, buildings or billboards.
(a) is
(b) was
(c) were
(d) has
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Answer: (a) is
Explanation:
1. 'Devoid of' needs a form of 'be' before it.
2. Singular subject, present: 'is devoid of'.
Teacher's Note:
1. First find the real subject of the blank, then check whether it is singular or plural.
2. Then check the time of the sentence (now/once) to choose present or past.
Climatic change (a) ______ one of the hotly contested debates. India and Antarctica (b) ______ once the part of the same landmass. To visit Antarctica now (c) ______ to be a part of history. 90 per cent of the Earth's total ice volume (d) ______ stored there, Antarctica (e) ______ her simple ecosystem. Therefore to study the earth, Antarctica (f) ______ the place to go. Antarctica (g) ______ devoid of any human markings. It (h) ______ no trees, buildings or billboards.
(a) is
(b) was
(c) were
(d) has
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Answer: (d) has
Explanation:
1. The blank is a main verb with the object 'no trees, buildings or billboards'.
2. Possession with singular 'it': 'has'.
Teacher's Note:
1. First find the real subject of the blank, then check whether it is singular or plural.
2. Then check the time of the sentence (now/once) to choose present or past.
Keeping a pet (a) ______ the best way to fight loneliness. But clean and comfortable housing for them (b) ______ essential. If they (c) ______ carnivores a high protein diet (d) ______ required. Veterinary appointments (e) ______ a must. They (f) ______ wonderful pets and (g) ______ quite affectionate. They (h) ______ you entertained for hours.
(a) was
(b) is
(c) has
(d) were
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Answer: (b) is
Explanation:
1. A gerund phrase ('keeping a pet') as subject is singular.
2. A present general truth takes 'is'.
Teacher's Note:
1. First find the real subject of the blank, then check whether it is singular or plural.
2. Then check the time of the sentence (now/once) to choose present or past.
Keeping a pet (a) ______ the best way to fight loneliness. But clean and comfortable housing for them (b) ______ essential. If they (c) ______ carnivores a high protein diet (d) ______ required. Veterinary appointments (e) ______ a must. They (f) ______ wonderful pets and (g) ______ quite affectionate. They (h) ______ you entertained for hours.
(a) were
(b) has
(c) was
(d) is
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Answer: (d) is
Explanation:
1. The head noun is 'housing' (uncountable); 'for them' is only a modifier.
2. Singular present: 'is essential'.
Teacher's Note:
1. First find the real subject of the blank, then check whether it is singular or plural.
2. Then check the time of the sentence (now/once) to choose present or past.
Keeping a pet (a) ______ the best way to fight loneliness. But clean and comfortable housing for them (b) ______ essential. If they (c) ______ carnivores a high protein diet (d) ______ required. Veterinary appointments (e) ______ a must. They (f) ______ wonderful pets and (g) ______ quite affectionate. They (h) ______ you entertained for hours.
(a) is
(b) are
(c) were
(d) has
Show Answer & Explanation
Answer: (b) are
Explanation:
1. 'They' is plural.
2. A present condition with 'if' takes 'are'.
Teacher's Note:
1. First find the real subject of the blank, then check whether it is singular or plural.
2. Then check the time of the sentence (now/once) to choose present or past.
Keeping a pet (a) ______ the best way to fight loneliness. But clean and comfortable housing for them (b) ______ essential. If they (c) ______ carnivores a high protein diet (d) ______ required. Veterinary appointments (e) ______ a must. They (f) ______ wonderful pets and (g) ______ quite affectionate. They (h) ______ you entertained for hours.
(a) was
(b) were
(c) has
(d) is
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Answer: (d) is
Explanation:
1. The subject is 'a high protein diet' (singular).
2. 'Is required' (present passive) fits a general rule.
Teacher's Note:
1. First find the real subject of the blank, then check whether it is singular or plural.
2. Then check the time of the sentence (now/once) to choose present or past.
Keeping a pet (a) ______ the best way to fight loneliness. But clean and comfortable housing for them (b) ______ essential. If they (c) ______ carnivores a high protein diet (d) ______ required. Veterinary appointments (e) ______ a must. They (f) ______ wonderful pets and (g) ______ quite affectionate. They (h) ______ you entertained for hours.
(a) is
(b) are
(c) were
(d) has
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Answer: (b) are
Explanation:
1. 'Veterinary appointments' is plural.
2. Present general advice: 'are a must'.
Teacher's Note:
1. First find the real subject of the blank, then check whether it is singular or plural.
2. Then check the time of the sentence (now/once) to choose present or past.
Keeping a pet (a) ______ the best way to fight loneliness. But clean and comfortable housing for them (b) ______ essential. If they (c) ______ carnivores a high protein diet (d) ______ required. Veterinary appointments (e) ______ a must. They (f) ______ wonderful pets and (g) ______ quite affectionate. They (h) ______ you entertained for hours.
(a) make
(b) made
(c) making
(d) makes
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Answer: (a) make
Explanation:
1. 'They' is plural, so no -s.
2. Present general statement: 'make'.
Teacher's Note:
1. First find the real subject of the blank, then check whether it is singular or plural.
2. Then check the time of the sentence (now/once) to choose present or past.
Keeping a pet (a) ______ the best way to fight loneliness. But clean and comfortable housing for them (b) ______ essential. If they (c) ______ carnivores a high protein diet (d) ______ required. Veterinary appointments (e) ______ a must. They (f) ______ wonderful pets and (g) ______ quite affectionate. They (h) ______ you entertained for hours.
(a) is
(b) are
(c) were
(d) has
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Answer: (b) are
Explanation:
1. The subject 'they' is understood after 'and'.
2. Plural present: 'are quite affectionate'.
Teacher's Note:
1. First find the real subject of the blank, then check whether it is singular or plural.
2. Then check the time of the sentence (now/once) to choose present or past.
Keeping a pet (a) ______ the best way to fight loneliness. But clean and comfortable housing for them (b) ______ essential. If they (c) ______ carnivores a high protein diet (d) ______ required. Veterinary appointments (e) ______ a must. They (f) ______ wonderful pets and (g) ______ quite affectionate. They (h) ______ you entertained for hours.
(a) keeps
(b) keeping
(c) keep
(d) kept
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Answer: (c) keep
Explanation:
1. 'They' is plural.
2. Simple present plural: 'keep'.
Teacher's Note:
1. First find the real subject of the blank, then check whether it is singular or plural.
2. Then check the time of the sentence (now/once) to choose present or past.
Today road accidents (a) ______ earned India a dubious distinction. She (b) ______ the worst road traffic accident rate. The various factors to be blamed (c) ______ speeding, drunk-driving and carelessness in use of helmets. The total number of deaths (d) ______ now passed 135,000 mark. Trucks and two-wheelers (e) ______ responsible earlier. Evening rush hours (f) ______ the most dangerous time to be on the road. Today drunken-driving (g) ______ become a major cause for road accidents. Think today. The time for action (h) ______ now.
(a) is
(b) has
(c) have
(d) were
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Answer: (c) have
Explanation:
1. 'Road accidents' is plural.
2. 'Earned' is a past participle, so 'have earned' (present perfect).
Teacher's Note:
1. 'The number of' + plural noun takes a singular verb; 'a number of' takes a plural verb.
2. A past participle after the blank needs has/have to form the present perfect.
Today road accidents (a) ______ earned India a dubious distinction. She (b) ______ the worst road traffic accident rate. The various factors to be blamed (c) ______ speeding, drunk-driving and carelessness in use of helmets. The total number of deaths (d) ______ now passed 135,000 mark. Trucks and two-wheelers (e) ______ responsible earlier. Evening rush hours (f) ______ the most dangerous time to be on the road. Today drunken-driving (g) ______ become a major cause for road accidents. Think today. The time for action (h) ______ now.
(a) is
(b) has
(c) have
(d) were
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Answer: (b) has
Explanation:
1. 'She' (India) is singular.
2. The blank shows possession: 'has the worst rate'.
Teacher's Note:
1. 'The number of' + plural noun takes a singular verb; 'a number of' takes a plural verb.
2. A past participle after the blank needs has/have to form the present perfect.
Today road accidents (a) ______ earned India a dubious distinction. She (b) ______ the worst road traffic accident rate. The various factors to be blamed (c) ______ speeding, drunk-driving and carelessness in use of helmets. The total number of deaths (d) ______ now passed 135,000 mark. Trucks and two-wheelers (e) ______ responsible earlier. Evening rush hours (f) ______ the most dangerous time to be on the road. Today drunken-driving (g) ______ become a major cause for road accidents. Think today. The time for action (h) ______ now.
(a) are
(b) were
(c) has
(d) have
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Answer: (a) are
Explanation:
1. The head noun is 'factors' (plural).
2. Present: 'are speeding, drunk-driving...'
Teacher's Note:
1. 'The number of' + plural noun takes a singular verb; 'a number of' takes a plural verb.
2. A past participle after the blank needs has/have to form the present perfect.
Today road accidents (a) ______ earned India a dubious distinction. She (b) ______ the worst road traffic accident rate. The various factors to be blamed (c) ______ speeding, drunk-driving and carelessness in use of helmets. The total number of deaths (d) ______ now passed 135,000 mark. Trucks and two-wheelers (e) ______ responsible earlier. Evening rush hours (f) ______ the most dangerous time to be on the road. Today drunken-driving (g) ______ become a major cause for road accidents. Think today. The time for action (h) ______ now.
(a) is
(b) has
(c) have
(d) were
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Answer: (b) has
Explanation:
1. 'The number of' is singular.
2. 'Passed' is a past participle, so 'has passed'.
Teacher's Note:
1. 'The number of' + plural noun takes a singular verb; 'a number of' takes a plural verb.
2. A past participle after the blank needs has/have to form the present perfect.
Today road accidents (a) ______ earned India a dubious distinction. She (b) ______ the worst road traffic accident rate. The various factors to be blamed (c) ______ speeding, drunk-driving and carelessness in use of helmets. The total number of deaths (d) ______ now passed 135,000 mark. Trucks and two-wheelers (e) ______ responsible earlier. Evening rush hours (f) ______ the most dangerous time to be on the road. Today drunken-driving (g) ______ become a major cause for road accidents. Think today. The time for action (h) ______ now.
(a) is
(b) has
(c) have
(d) were
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Answer: (d) were
Explanation:
1. 'Trucks and two-wheelers' is plural.
2. 'Earlier' shows the past, so 'were'.
Teacher's Note:
1. 'The number of' + plural noun takes a singular verb; 'a number of' takes a plural verb.
2. A past participle after the blank needs has/have to form the present perfect.
Today road accidents (a) ______ earned India a dubious distinction. She (b) ______ the worst road traffic accident rate. The various factors to be blamed (c) ______ speeding, drunk-driving and carelessness in use of helmets. The total number of deaths (d) ______ now passed 135,000 mark. Trucks and two-wheelers (e) ______ responsible earlier. Evening rush hours (f) ______ the most dangerous time to be on the road. Today drunken-driving (g) ______ become a major cause for road accidents. Think today. The time for action (h) ______ now.
(a) is
(b) are
(c) have
(d) were
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Answer: (b) are
Explanation:
1. 'Evening rush hours' is plural.
2. Present general fact: 'are'.
Teacher's Note:
1. 'The number of' + plural noun takes a singular verb; 'a number of' takes a plural verb.
2. A past participle after the blank needs has/have to form the present perfect.
Today road accidents (a) ______ earned India a dubious distinction. She (b) ______ the worst road traffic accident rate. The various factors to be blamed (c) ______ speeding, drunk-driving and carelessness in use of helmets. The total number of deaths (d) ______ now passed 135,000 mark. Trucks and two-wheelers (e) ______ responsible earlier. Evening rush hours (f) ______ the most dangerous time to be on the road. Today drunken-driving (g) ______ become a major cause for road accidents. Think today. The time for action (h) ______ now.
(a) is
(b) has
(c) have
(d) were
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Answer: (b) has
Explanation:
1. 'Drunken-driving' is a singular gerund.
2. 'Become' is a past participle here, so 'has become'.
Teacher's Note:
1. 'The number of' + plural noun takes a singular verb; 'a number of' takes a plural verb.
2. A past participle after the blank needs has/have to form the present perfect.
Today road accidents (a) ______ earned India a dubious distinction. She (b) ______ the worst road traffic accident rate. The various factors to be blamed (c) ______ speeding, drunk-driving and carelessness in use of helmets. The total number of deaths (d) ______ now passed 135,000 mark. Trucks and two-wheelers (e) ______ responsible earlier. Evening rush hours (f) ______ the most dangerous time to be on the road. Today drunken-driving (g) ______ become a major cause for road accidents. Think today. The time for action (h) ______ now.
(a) is
(b) have
(c) were
(d) has
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Answer: (a) is
Explanation:
1. 'The time' is the singular head noun.
2. 'Now' shows the present: 'is now'.
Teacher's Note:
1. 'The number of' + plural noun takes a singular verb; 'a number of' takes a plural verb.
2. A past participle after the blank needs has/have to form the present perfect.
In November 2009 sales of cars (a) ______ up. This (b) ______ the largest car boom the country (c) ______ seen in years. Today the largest growth (d) ______ seen for small cars. The entire market (e) ______ seeing steady growth. There (f) ______ currently 1.7 million new cars (g) ______ every year but Maruti Suzuki (h) ______ not profiting from this development.
(a) gone
(b) went
(c) is going
(d) has gone
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Answer: (b) went
Explanation:
1. 'In November 2009' is a definite past time.
2. So the simple past 'went up'.
Teacher's Note:
1. After 'there is/there are', look at the noun that follows to decide the verb.
2. The name of a company or organisation normally takes a singular verb.
In November 2009 sales of cars (a) ______ up. This (b) ______ the largest car boom the country (c) ______ seen in years. Today the largest growth (d) ______ seen for small cars. The entire market (e) ______ seeing steady growth. There (f) ______ currently 1.7 million new cars (g) ______ every year but Maruti Suzuki (h) ______ not profiting from this development.
(a) is
(b) has
(c) have
(d) were
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Answer: (a) is
Explanation:
1. 'This' is singular.
2. The writer is describing the present situation: 'is'.
Teacher's Note:
1. After 'there is/there are', look at the noun that follows to decide the verb.
2. The name of a company or organisation normally takes a singular verb.
In November 2009 sales of cars (a) ______ up. This (b) ______ the largest car boom the country (c) ______ seen in years. Today the largest growth (d) ______ seen for small cars. The entire market (e) ______ seeing steady growth. There (f) ______ currently 1.7 million new cars (g) ______ every year but Maruti Suzuki (h) ______ not profiting from this development.
(a) is
(b) has
(c) have
(d) were
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Answer: (b) has
Explanation:
1. 'The country' is singular.
2. 'Seen' is a past participle, so 'has seen'.
Teacher's Note:
1. After 'there is/there are', look at the noun that follows to decide the verb.
2. The name of a company or organisation normally takes a singular verb.
In November 2009 sales of cars (a) ______ up. This (b) ______ the largest car boom the country (c) ______ seen in years. Today the largest growth (d) ______ seen for small cars. The entire market (e) ______ seeing steady growth. There (f) ______ currently 1.7 million new cars (g) ______ every year but Maruti Suzuki (h) ______ not profiting from this development.
(a) were
(b) has
(c) have
(d) is
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Answer: (d) is
Explanation:
1. 'The largest growth' is singular.
2. 'Today' shows the present: 'is seen'.
Teacher's Note:
1. After 'there is/there are', look at the noun that follows to decide the verb.
2. The name of a company or organisation normally takes a singular verb.
In November 2009 sales of cars (a) ______ up. This (b) ______ the largest car boom the country (c) ______ seen in years. Today the largest growth (d) ______ seen for small cars. The entire market (e) ______ seeing steady growth. There (f) ______ currently 1.7 million new cars (g) ______ every year but Maruti Suzuki (h) ______ not profiting from this development.
(a) has
(b) is
(c) have
(d) were
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Answer: (b) is
Explanation:
1. 'The entire market' is singular.
2. 'Seeing' needs 'is' to form the present continuous.
Teacher's Note:
1. After 'there is/there are', look at the noun that follows to decide the verb.
2. The name of a company or organisation normally takes a singular verb.
In November 2009 sales of cars (a) ______ up. This (b) ______ the largest car boom the country (c) ______ seen in years. Today the largest growth (d) ______ seen for small cars. The entire market (e) ______ seeing steady growth. There (f) ______ currently 1.7 million new cars (g) ______ every year but Maruti Suzuki (h) ______ not profiting from this development.
(a) is
(b) has
(c) are
(d) were
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Answer: (c) are
Explanation:
1. After 'there', the verb agrees with the noun that follows.
2. '1.7 million new cars' is plural and 'currently' is present: 'are'.
Teacher's Note:
1. After 'there is/there are', look at the noun that follows to decide the verb.
2. The name of a company or organisation normally takes a singular verb.
In November 2009 sales of cars (a) ______ up. This (b) ______ the largest car boom the country (c) ______ seen in years. Today the largest growth (d) ______ seen for small cars. The entire market (e) ______ seeing steady growth. There (f) ______ currently 1.7 million new cars (g) ______ every year but Maruti Suzuki (h) ______ not profiting from this development.
(a) bought
(b) buy
(c) buys
(d) is buying
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Answer: (a) bought
Explanation:
1. The verb 'are' is already used before 'cars'.
2. Only a participle can describe the cars: 'cars bought every year'.
Teacher's Note:
1. After 'there is/there are', look at the noun that follows to decide the verb.
2. The name of a company or organisation normally takes a singular verb.
In November 2009 sales of cars (a) ______ up. This (b) ______ the largest car boom the country (c) ______ seen in years. Today the largest growth (d) ______ seen for small cars. The entire market (e) ______ seeing steady growth. There (f) ______ currently 1.7 million new cars (g) ______ every year but Maruti Suzuki (h) ______ not profiting from this development.
(a) is
(b) has
(c) were
(d) have
Show Answer & Explanation
Answer: (a) is
Explanation:
1. 'Maruti Suzuki' (a company) is singular.
2. 'Profiting' needs 'is' for the present continuous.
Teacher's Note:
1. After 'there is/there are', look at the noun that follows to decide the verb.
2. The name of a company or organisation normally takes a singular verb.
Mohan and Shyam (a) ______ my best friends. They always (b) ______ me in my work. None of them (c) ______ football. I (d) ______ never (e) ______ them wasting their time. Neither Mohan nor Shyam (f) ______ lazy. Each one of them (g) ______ very active. All the students of my class (h) ______ them.
(a) were
(b) was
(c) is
(d) are
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Answer: (d) are
Explanation:
1. Two subjects joined by 'and' are plural.
2. Present description: 'are'.
Teacher's Note:
1. 'Each', 'each one of', 'neither of', 'none of' take singular verbs in exam answers.
2. With 'either...or/neither...nor', match the verb to the subject nearer to it.
Mohan and Shyam (a) ______ my best friends. They always (b) ______ me in my work. None of them (c) ______ football. I (d) ______ never (e) ______ them wasting their time. Neither Mohan nor Shyam (f) ______ lazy. Each one of them (g) ______ very active. All the students of my class (h) ______ them.
(a) helped
(b) are helping
(c) helps
(d) help
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Answer: (d) help
Explanation:
1. 'They' is plural and 'always' shows habit.
2. Simple present plural: 'help'.
Teacher's Note:
1. 'Each', 'each one of', 'neither of', 'none of' take singular verbs in exam answers.
2. With 'either...or/neither...nor', match the verb to the subject nearer to it.
Mohan and Shyam (a) ______ my best friends. They always (b) ______ me in my work. None of them (c) ______ football. I (d) ______ never (e) ______ them wasting their time. Neither Mohan nor Shyam (f) ______ lazy. Each one of them (g) ______ very active. All the students of my class (h) ______ them.
(a) played
(b) play
(c) are playing
(d) plays
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Answer: (d) plays
Explanation:
1. 'None of them' is treated as singular in formal grammar.
2. Simple present singular: 'plays'.
Teacher's Note:
1. 'Each', 'each one of', 'neither of', 'none of' take singular verbs in exam answers.
2. With 'either...or/neither...nor', match the verb to the subject nearer to it.
Mohan and Shyam (a) ______ my best friends. They always (b) ______ me in my work. None of them (c) ______ football. I (d) ______ never (e) ______ them wasting their time. Neither Mohan nor Shyam (f) ______ lazy. Each one of them (g) ______ very active. All the students of my class (h) ______ them.
(a) have
(b) was
(c) has
(d) were
Show Answer & Explanation
Answer: (a) have
Explanation:
1. 'I' takes 'have'.
2. 'Have never seen' is present perfect.
Teacher's Note:
1. 'Each', 'each one of', 'neither of', 'none of' take singular verbs in exam answers.
2. With 'either...or/neither...nor', match the verb to the subject nearer to it.
Mohan and Shyam (a) ______ my best friends. They always (b) ______ me in my work. None of them (c) ______ football. I (d) ______ never (e) ______ them wasting their time. Neither Mohan nor Shyam (f) ______ lazy. Each one of them (g) ______ very active. All the students of my class (h) ______ them.
(a) seen
(b) see
(c) seeing
(d) saw
Show Answer & Explanation
Answer: (a) seen
Explanation:
1. After 'have (never)', the past participle is needed.
2. Past participle of 'see' is 'seen'.
Teacher's Note:
1. 'Each', 'each one of', 'neither of', 'none of' take singular verbs in exam answers.
2. With 'either...or/neither...nor', match the verb to the subject nearer to it.
Mohan and Shyam (a) ______ my best friends. They always (b) ______ me in my work. None of them (c) ______ football. I (d) ______ never (e) ______ them wasting their time. Neither Mohan nor Shyam (f) ______ lazy. Each one of them (g) ______ very active. All the students of my class (h) ______ them.
(a) has
(b) were
(c) have
(d) is
Show Answer & Explanation
Answer: (d) is
Explanation:
1. With 'neither...nor', the verb agrees with the nearer subject.
2. 'Shyam' is singular: 'is lazy'.
Teacher's Note:
1. 'Each', 'each one of', 'neither of', 'none of' take singular verbs in exam answers.
2. With 'either...or/neither...nor', match the verb to the subject nearer to it.
Mohan and Shyam (a) ______ my best friends. They always (b) ______ me in my work. None of them (c) ______ football. I (d) ______ never (e) ______ them wasting their time. Neither Mohan nor Shyam (f) ______ lazy. Each one of them (g) ______ very active. All the students of my class (h) ______ them.
(a) were
(b) have
(c) has
(d) is
Show Answer & Explanation
Answer: (d) is
Explanation:
1. 'Each one of them' is singular.
2. Present: 'is very active'.
Teacher's Note:
1. 'Each', 'each one of', 'neither of', 'none of' take singular verbs in exam answers.
2. With 'either...or/neither...nor', match the verb to the subject nearer to it.
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