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1. 1.

   Choose the correct form of the verb given within the brackets.

   1. Some people _______________ mangoes to apples. (prefer / prefers)
   2. One of the boys who plays in the band _______________ fallen ill. (has / have)
   3. Fish and chips _______________ my favourite food. (are / is)
   4. The parcel of letters _______________ to be delivered by hand (are / is)
   5. Most of the biscuits _______________ been packed. (has / have)
   6. The traffic _______________ slowly at this hour. (move / moves)
   7. _______________ riding ponies allowed here? (is / are)
   8. Mumps _______________ a serious ailment. (is / are)
   9. Ten dollars _______________ the fine that you will have to pay. (is / are)
   10. _______________ all the housing complexes  _______________ fire extinguishers? (Do / Does; has / have)
   11. Seema and I _______________ going to the theatre today. (is / are)
   12. The girl or her sisters _______________ erred in some way. (has / have)
   13. Dr Ray, as well as his team, _______________ received the award. (has / have)
   14. My house, along with those nearby, _______________ damaged during the earthquake. (was / were)
   15. The baggage _______________ kept at the baggage counter. (was / were)
   16. A series of exhibitions _______________ been organised by the authorities. (have / has)
   17. Each of the girls _______________ an account in this bank. (has / have)
   18. The members of the committee _______________ in agreement regarding this. (is / are)
   19. He is one of those persons who _______________ aware of such matters. (is / are)
   20. Some of the eggs _______________ rotten. (were / was)
2. 2.

   In these sentences, identify the pronoun, noun or the phrase that the highlighted verb agrees with.

   1. The driver at the wheel was wearing a white shirt.
   2. Some students of the school that stands near my house were injured.
   3. Neither you nor Lalit has made a mistake.
   4. One of the boys has arrived at the gate.
   5. The girl and her parents are waiting outside the Principal's door.
   6. Playing cricket in the children's park is forbidden.
   7. Some animals, such as elephants and dogs, are very loyal.
   8. The population of the country is shrinking.
   9. John and his family are moving to a new home.
   10. The children, who live next door, are very polite.
3. 3.

   Identify the errors in these sentences, if any. Rewrite them correctly in your notebook.

   1. The twins plays the guitar.
   2. The boys wants to play in the rain.
   3. Neither Ramesh nor Rima was present.
   4. The noted orator and scholar have arrived for the function.
   5. Iron ore, as well as copper, is found in this area.
   6. Are the news true?
   7. Much of the coffee have spilled over.
   8. Many of the items have been overpriced.
   9. Twenty kilometres is quite a distance to cover.
   10. Everyone were welcome at the meet.
   11. Neither the students nor their teacher have called us.
   12. The audience were cheering with gusto.
4. 4.

   In each of these passages, a verb has been incorrectly used in each line. Identify the incorrect verb and write the correct one.

   1. Rita, as well as her family, have decided to go to Puri.
      The details of the plan has been worked out. Now the
      arrangements has to be made soon. Naturally
      everyone in the family are very excited. A
      few members has started packing too.
      The luggage are probably going to be heavy.
      In fact, each one have packed a suitcase full of clothes.
      Everyone want to be well dressed during a vacation.
   2. Neither Sima nor Kavi have agreed to accept the new
      positions. The company have to take a decision fast.
      Little remain to be done if they stick to their stand.
      Everyone are supporting them right now.
      When they agrees the situation will improve.
      However as things stands now one will have to wait and
      watch. Seema and I was at a meeting to discuss this.
5. 5.

   In each of these sentences, insert a verb in agreement with the subject.

   1. Shashi and I _______________ good friends.
   2. Salt and pepper _______________ what he added to his soup.
   3. A fleet of ships _______________ docked here.
   4. Mathematics _______________ a difficult subject.
   5. Half of fifty _______________ twenty-five.
   6. Many a candidate _______________ passed the test.
   7. Either the master or his servants _______________ involved in the case.
   8. Two dozen eggs _______________ all I need for this recipe.
   9. A number of people _______________ affected by the disaster.
   10. The council _______________ responsible for his resignation.
   11. Much of the truth _______________ not known.
   12. The Arabian Nights _______________ interesting to read.