Hints—1. are; 2. are; 3. have; 4. were; 5. were; 6.

have;
7. were; 8. has; 9. is; 10. is; 11. is; 12 has.

Correct the following sentences :

1. Pen and ink are my first requirement.
2. The crown and glory of life have departed.
3. Rice and fish make my favourite dish.
4. Milk and honey are a rich tonic.
1. Birds flies. 5. Truth and honesty are the best policy for success in
2. Dogs is barking. business.
3. The child weep. 6. The sum and substance of the matter are that his
4. Darkness prevail. policy is bad.
5. Flowers is blooming. 7. The joy and happiness of life come from honest labour.
6. The sun rise in the east. 8. Bread and water are the basic need.
7. The father and son works in the field. 9. The long and short of the matter are this.
8. All the students is present today. 10. Mercy and kindness are the teaching of all religions.
9. He love his friend.
10. You and I goes to school. Hints—1. is; 2. has; 3. makes; 4. is; 5. is; 6. is; 7. comes;
11. I reads a novel. 8. is; 9. is; 10. is.
12. You has a new pen.
In each of the following sentences supply a
Hints— 1. fly; 2. are; 3. weeps; 4. prevails; 5. are; 6. verb in agreement with its subject :

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rises; 7. work; 8. are; 9. loves; 10. go; 11. read; 12. have. 1. Each boy and girl ............. ready to go.

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2. Every table and chair .......... broken.

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1. His teeth ............. dirty. (are, is) 3. Every man, woman and child......... to work in the field.
2. Where .............. all these men going ? (are, is) 4. Each hour and each minute ......... important in life.

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3. Whose books .......... these ? (is, are) 5. Every horse and camel ........... sold away in the fair.
4. All his sheep ........... grazing in the field. (are, is) 6. Every cup and saucer ............ the name of the
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5. Do you know who this gentleman ......... ? (is, are) company printed on it.
6. My parents .......... here yesterday. (was, were) 7. Each boy and girl ............ given a prize.
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7. My work .......... been finished. (has, have) 8. Each page and line ........ badly printed.
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8. All my friends ........... gone. (has, have) 9. Each man and woman .......... ashamed of the incident.
10. Each car and scooter ........ been removed.
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Hints— 1. are; 2. are; 3. are; 4. are; 5. is; 6. were;

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7. has; 8. have. Hints—1. is; 2. is; 3. has; 4. is; 5. has been; 6. has; 7.
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was; 8. is; 9. was; 10. has.

1. She .......... not come before me. (dare, dares)
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2. He ......... not to do it. (need, needs) Fill in the blanks in the following sentences
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3. He ........... to challenge me. (dare, dares) with appropriate verbs from those given in
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4. She ............. to go very early. (need, needs) brackets against each sentence :
5. Ram ........ not tell a lie. (dare, dares) 1. Neither of these men ........... come here before. (has,
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6. I wish my father ........... alive. (was, were) have)

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7. ...... he in England to see the coronation ! (was, were) 2. Either Ram or Mohan ....... a fool. (is, are)
3. Neither tree nor bush ......... there. (was, were)
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8. If I ........ you, I would never accept it. (was, were)

4. No man or woman .......... found there. (was, were)
Hints— 1. dare; 2.need; 3. dares; 4. needs; 5. dare; 6. 5. Neither of these sisters ........ qualified for the post. (is,
were; 7. were; 8. were. are)
6. Neither the leader nor his followers ............ arrested.
Correct the following sentences : (was, were)
1. Hari and Ram is close friends. 7. Either he or his friends .............. answerable for it. (is,
2. A man and his wife is standing at the door. are)
3. Your house and mine has been damaged. 8. Neither the principal nor his teachers .......... ever
4. The father and son was here yesterday. attended the meeting. (have, has)
5. Mohan and his friend was travelling together. 9. Neither the commander nor his soldiers ............... hurt
6. A car and a scooter has collided. in the action. (was, were)
7. I and my friend was injured. 10. Either she or her sisters ............ responsible for it.
8. The great orator and scholar have been honoured. (are, is)
9. The noted actor and musician are giving a 11. Either I or he ........... to blame. (is, are)
demonstration. 12. Neither he nor you ............ expected there. (are, is)
10. My guide and guardian are here today. 13. Either I or he ............... to bear the brunt. (has, have)
11. The Chairman and Director are going to preside over 14. Either he or you ............... spoilt the game. (has,
the meeting. have)
12. The Governor and Chancellor of the University have 15. He or I .......... to suffer. (has, have)
passed this ordinance. 16. Ram and I ............. class-mates. (are, am)
17. I and you ............ participating in the debate. (are,
am)
18. He and you ............. well known here. (is, are) 7. His tongs has been lost.
19. She and you ............ to be present there. (has, have) 8. Telling lies are a bad habit.
20. He and I .......... lived in the same house. (has, have) 9. Sun-bathing are good in cold countries.
10. Cheating your friends have become your habit.
Hints—1. has; 2. is; 3. was; 4. was; 5. is; 6. were; 7. are; 11. To fish in deep waters are his hobby.
8. have; 9. were; 10. are; 11. is; 12. are; 13. has; 14. 12. To insult the poor show lack of culture.
have; 15. have; 16. are; 17. are; 18. are; 19. have; 20. 13. What to do in this case are my problem.
have. 14. How to help this poor woman are our first
consideration.
15. That he will be suspended are the foregone
Fill in the blanks in the following sentences conclusion.
with appropriate verbs from those given in 16. That he will win are certain.
brackets against each sentence :
1. The commission …… divided in their opinion on this 17. That he is your brother now stand confirmed.
issue. (are, is) 18. Late rising make him late every day.
2. The committee ……… arrived at a unanimous
decision. (has, have) Hints—1. are; 2. are; 3. do; 4. have; 5. is; 6. is; 7. have;
3. The ship sank and the crew …… seen making efforts 8. is; 9. is; 10. has; 11. is; 12. shows; 13. is; 14. is; 15 is;
for life. (was, were) 16. is; 17. stands; 18. makes.
4. The Government ……… been deliberating over this
issue for the last two years. (have, has) Correct the following sentences :
5. The public ……… cast its vote in favour of those who 1. The meek is blessed.

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are honest and dependable. (has, have) 2. The rich lacks in human sympathy.

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6. The Staff Council ….. unanimously passed this 3. The noble is respected in society.

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resolution. (has, have) 4. The poor deserves our sympathy.
7. The Governing Body ……… not yet arrived at any 5. The blind needs to get social recognition.

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agreeable decision. (have, has) 6. We, your admirers, wants to hear you.
8. The jury … awarded death punishment on him in one 7. He, your employer, are highly pleased with you.
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voice. (has, have) 8. You, my cousin, is my only supporter.
9. The mob ……… always fickle-minded. (is, are) 9. I, your guardian, is not pleased with your behaviour.
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10. The Parliament …… elected its Speaker without 10. Mohan, your ward, have been absenting himself for
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voting. (has, have) the last four days.

11. Much remain to be done.
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Hints—1. are; 2. has; 3. were; 4. have; 5. has; 6. 12. Little progress have been made since July this year.
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has; 7. have; 8. has; 9. is; 10. has. 13. Less than this were not acceptable.
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14. More were expected from a friend like you.

Correct the following sentences : 15. More need to be done.
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1. We, who is your loyal followers, should be trusted.

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2. I, who is your servant, must obey you. Hints— 1. are; 2. lack; 3. are; 4. deserve; 5. need; 6.
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3. The books, which is sold here, are all old ones. want; 7. is; 8. are; 9. am; 10. has; 11. remains; 12. has
4. This is one of the books which is most popular. been; 13. was; 14. was; 15. needs.
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5. He is one of those servants who is absolutely honest.

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6. The cars that runs fastest are low-roofed. Choose the correct alternative verb in the
7. He is one of the greatest leaders that has ever lived. following sentences :
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8. The books that was found here were mine. 1. A number of agitators has / have been arrested.
9. Where are your friends who comes here every day ? 2. Some of the books is/are useless.
10. I don’t remember the lesson that were taught 3. A handful of strikers was/were agitating.
yesterday. 4. Many of them is/are known to me.
11. Lamb’s Tales are a very interesting book. 5. Half of my old friends has/have retired.
12. Even ten thousand rupees are a big sum for me. 6. The number of seats is/are fixed.
13. The United States of America are the most advanced 7. The number of my followers is/are increasing.
country today. 8. The number of books is/are not known.
14. Twenty miles are a long distance for a pedestrian. 9. The number of visitors has/have considerably
15. Five hundred rupees are a big sum for a poor man. increased.
10. The number of members in the Parliament does/do
Hints—1. are; 2. am; 3. are; 4. are; 5. are; 6. run; not increase every time.
7. have; 8. were; 9. come; 10. was; 11. is; 11. Much of time has/have been wasted.
12 is; 13. is; 14. is; 15. is. 12. A lot of energy has/have gone waste.
13. A great deal of patience was/were shown by him.
Correct the following sentences : 14. A lot of labour is/are needed to complete this task.
1. Your trousers is ready. 15. A great amount of suffering was/were involved in it.
2. Where is the scissors ? 16. Some of the milk has/have been set apart.
3. Your scissors does not cut well. 17. Some of the people has/have already gone back.
4. My spectacles has been broken. 18. Plenty of time has/have been spent.
5. Here are a pair of trousers for you. 19. Plenty of men has/have already turned up.
6. This pair of scissors are very sharp. 20. None of my friends has/have arrived.
Hints—1. have; 2. are; 3. were; 4. are; 5. have; 6. is; 7. 19. There is no facts to hide.
is; 8. is; 9. has; 10. does; 11. has; 12. has; 13. was; 14. 20. There are my son with his friends.
is; 15. was; 16. has; 17. have; 18. has; 19. have; 20. both
are correct—has in the singular sense and have in the Hints—1. follows; 2. follows; 3. follows; 4. follows; 5.
plural. follows; 6. are; 7. was; 8. have; 9. were; 10. am 11. was;
12. prevails; 13. was; 14. appears, 15. lasts; 16. is; 17.
Correct the following sentences : are; 18. is; 19. are; 20. is.
1. Many a chance were given to him.
2. Many a beggar sleep here. Correct the following sentences :
3. Many a player were injured. 1. Our only guide were the teachers.
4. Many a game are lost for want of coordination. 2. Fifty years are a long period.
5. Many a life are saved by timely help. 3. His friend and benefactor are dead.
6. More chances than one was given to him. 4. Many a man have read this book.
7. More beggars than one sleeps here. 5. He, as well as his friends, have come.
8. More games than one is lost for want of coordination. 6. What is wanted are not buildings but good students.
9. A team of actors are going to give a demonstration. 7. Arabian Nights are a book for children.
10. A chain of pearls have been broken. 8. Our followers is but a handful.
11. A flock of birds nest here every year. 9. The great poet and dramatist are dead.
12. A band of robbers were detected by the police. 10. You, who is my friend, should support me.
13. A pair of shoes are urgently needed. 11. The father, with his two sons, are standing outside.
14. A galaxy of stars are visible in the sky. 12. Each of these brothers have started a good business.
15. A series of questions were put to me. 13. The cattle is theirs.

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Hints—1. was; 2. sleeps; 3. was; 4. is; 5. is; 6. were; 7. country.

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sleep; 8. are; 9. is; 10. has; 11. nests; 12. was; 13. is; 14. 15. Every bush and tree were blossoming.
is; 15. was. 16. This is one of the best novels that has appeared this

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year.
Choose the correct alternative verb in the 17. Every one of the boys were on the playground.
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following sentences : 18. The number of men employed were very small.
1. Question after question was/were asked to me. 19. The sum and substance of the matter are that he is
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2. Problem after problem was/were brought before me. wrong.

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3. Box into box was /were placed and locked. 20. Nothing but funny stories delight him.
4. Attempt after attempt was/were made. 21. Those who lives in glass houses should not throw
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5. Storey upon storey is/are being built. stones.

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6. It is/are they who will help. 22. A variety of charming scenes appear before the eye.
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7. My great disappointment is/are my repeated failures. 23. Good news have come today.
8. It is/are we who have to take the responsibility. 24. Neither of the sisters were liked.
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9. It is/are they who have deceived me. 25. Five thousand rupees a month are a good income.
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10. It is/are I who shall have to go. 26. Either of these books are worth reading.
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27. Neither you nor Ram seem to be interested in the

Hints—1. was; 2. was; 3. was; 4. was; 5. is; 6. is; matter.
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7. is; 8. is; 9. is; 10. is. 28. One of my cousins have settled in America.
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29. The quality of the mangoes were not good.

30. Justice, as well as mercy, allow it.
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Correct the following sentences :

1. My comments are as follow.
2. His observations were as follow. Hints—1. was; 2. is; 3. is; 4. has; 5. has; 6. is; 7. is; 8.
are; 9. is; 10. are; 11. is; 12. has; 13. are; 14. is; 15. was;
3. My story is as follow.
16. have; 17. was; 18. was; 19. is; 20. delights; 21. live;
4. The details of the accident are as follow.
22. appears, 23. has; 24. was; 25. is; 26. is; 27. seems;
5. His concluding remarks were as follow.
28. has; 29. was; 30. allows.
6. Not only I but all my sons am ready to go.
7. Not only the strikers but also their leader were
Fill in the blanks in the following sentences
arrested.
with correct pronouns or possessive adjectives :
8. Not only my watch but all my belongings has been
1. You must write .......... essays more carefully.
stolen.
2. The dog is very faithful to .......... master.
9. Not only Mahatma Gandhi but all his followers in the
3. The children have gone on a picnic with ......... parents.
march was arrested.
4. Sheela has misplaced ........... books somewhere.
10. Not only my sister but I also is innocent.
5. Could you please lend.........your dictionary for a day ?
11. Nothing but green fields were seen over the whole
6. She speaks so softly that we cannot hear ............ .
area.
7. We offered to help.........in their difficulty.
12. Nothing but darkness prevail there.
8. They will go there ............ .
13. Nothing but heads of men were seen over the field.
9. My sister and ............. friends have come.
14. Nothing but peak over peak appear over there.
10. She cannot go against the wishes of ......... father.
15. Nothing but memories of the past last in the end.
11. The baby is in .......... mother’s arms.
16. There are a lion in the cage.
12. The train is running on .......... track.
17. There is parrots of all colours in the cage.
18. There are no fact to hide.
Hints— 1. your; 2. its; 3. their; 4. her; 5. me; 6. her; 7.
them; 8. themselves. 9. her. 10. her; 11. its; 12. its.

Insert suitable pronouns or possessive adjectives in

the blank spaces in the following sentences :
1. The baby was crying because .......... was hungry.
2. Neeru is two years older than ........ brother.
3. These children are waiting for ......... father to return.
4. He and his two sons have gone to visit ..........
grandfather.
5. The pet dog is playing with.......... master.
6. The street dog has hidden ............. behind the wall.
7. She received a beautiful present from .......... husband.
8. One should honour .............. word.
9. Visitors are requested to put............ signatures in the
register.
10. This pen is ........... . Where is ......... ?
11. They should not have spent that money, as it was not
........ .
12. We should be very careful in spending ......... money.
13. Do you remember........and.........address ?

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14. ........... house is bigger than .......... .

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....... office.
16. A reader has left............book on the table.

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Hints—1. it; 2. her; 3. their; 4. their; 5. his; 6. itself; 7. her;
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8. one’s; 9. their; 10. mine, yours; 11. theirs; 12. our; 13.
her, her; 14. her, his; 15. him, his; 16. his.
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