Q. Choose the correct form of the verb: The group of students ___ going on a field trip.
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A.
is
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B.
are
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C.
were
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D.
be
Solution
The subject 'group' is singular, so the verb should also be singular.
Correct Answer:
A
— is
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Q. Choose the correct verb: A pair of shoes ___ missing.
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A.
is
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B.
are
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C.
were
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D.
be
Solution
The subject 'pair' is singular, so the verb should be 'is'.
Correct Answer:
A
— is
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Q. Identify the error in this sentence: The list of items are on the table.
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A.
The list
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B.
of items
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C.
are
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D.
on the table
Solution
'List' is a singular noun, so it should be followed by 'is' instead of 'are'.
Correct Answer:
C
— are
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Q. Identify the error: The flock of birds were flying south.
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A.
The flock
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B.
of birds
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C.
were
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D.
flying south
Solution
'Flock' is singular, so it should be 'was' instead of 'were'.
Correct Answer:
C
— were
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Q. Select the correct form: The majority of the cake ___ gone.
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A.
is
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B.
are
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C.
were
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D.
be
Solution
The subject 'majority' is singular, so it takes the singular verb 'is'.
Correct Answer:
A
— is
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Q. Select the correct verb form: Each of the players ___ practicing hard.
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A.
is
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B.
are
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C.
were
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D.
be
Solution
The subject 'each' is singular, requiring the singular verb 'is'.
Correct Answer:
A
— is
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Q. Select the correct verb: The jury ___ reached a verdict.
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A.
have
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B.
is
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C.
are
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D.
has
Solution
The subject 'jury' is a collective noun and takes a singular verb 'has'.
Correct Answer:
D
— has
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Q. Which sentence is correct?
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A.
The data is conclusive.
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B.
The data are conclusive.
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C.
The data were conclusive.
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D.
The data be conclusive.
Solution
'Data' is often treated as a singular mass noun in modern usage.
Correct Answer:
A
— The data is conclusive.
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