1. The team of players ____ winning the championship.
- A. is
- B. are
- C. were
- D. have been
- E. be
A. is
A (is): Correct; "team" is a collective noun treated as singular when referring to the group as a single unit.
B (are): Incorrect; "are" would suggest the players are acting individually, which is not the case here.
C (were): Incorrect; "were" is past tense and does not agree with the present context.
D (have been): Incorrect; while this form is grammatically correct, it changes the tense and doesn't fit the present context.
E (be): Incorrect; "be" is not the correct form to use in this context.
2. Each of the students ____ responsible for their own project.
- A. are
- B. is
- C. were
- D. be
- E. has
B. is
B (is): Correct; "each" is a singular pronoun, so it requires a singular verb.
A (are): Incorrect; "are" is plural and does not agree with the singular subject "each."
C (were): Incorrect; "were" is past tense and does not match the present tense of the sentence.
D (be): Incorrect; "be" is not a correct form for this context.
E (has): Incorrect; while "has" could fit in a different context, it does not agree with "each."
3. The flock of birds ____ flying south for the winter.
- A. is
- B. are
- C. were
- D. have
- E. be
A. is
A (is): Correct; "flock" is a collective noun treated as singular, so the verb must also be singular.
B (are): Incorrect; "are" would imply the birds are acting independently, which is not the intended meaning.
C (were): Incorrect; "were" is past tense and does not fit with the present context.
D (have): Incorrect; this verb form does not agree with the singular collective noun.
E (be): Incorrect; "be" is not the correct form in this sentence.
4. Either the manager or the employees ____ going to present their findings.
- A. is
- B. are
- C. have
- D. was
- E. be
B. are
B (are): Correct; when using "either...or," the verb agrees with the noun closest to it, which is "employees" (plural).
A (is): Incorrect; "is" would be correct if "manager" were the closest subject, but here it is not.
C (have): Incorrect; "have" is not suitable in this context as it does not match the subject-verb agreement.
D (was): Incorrect; "was" is past tense and does not fit the present context.
E (be): Incorrect; "be" is not the correct form for this context.
5. The group of students ____ excited about the trip.
- A. is
- B. are
- C. were
- D. has
- E. be
A. is
A (is): Correct; "group" is a collective noun treated as singular, so the verb must also be singular.
B (are): Incorrect; "are" implies a plural action, which is not the case when referring to the group as a whole.
C (were): Incorrect; "were" is past tense and does not match the present context.
D (has): Incorrect; "has" is not the correct form for this subject.
E (be): Incorrect; "be" is not suitable in this context.
6. The committee ____ made its decision.
- A. have
- B. are
- C. is
- D. has
- E. be
D. has
D (has): Correct; "committee" is a collective noun treated as singular when it acts as a unit.
A (have): Incorrect; "have" is plural and does not agree with the singular collective noun.
B (are): Incorrect; "are" does not match the singular subject here.
C (is): Incorrect; while "is" is singular, it doesn't fit this construction.
E (be): Incorrect; "be" is not the correct form in this context.
7. Many a student ____ failed to submit the assignment.
- A. have
- B. has
- C. are
- D. is
- E. be
B. has
B (has): Correct; "many a" is followed by a singular verb.
A (have): Incorrect; "have" is plural and does not agree with the singular form of "student."
C (are): Incorrect; "are" does not agree with the singular subject.
D (is): Incorrect; while "is" is singular, it does not follow the structure of "many a."
E (be): Incorrect; "be" is not the correct form in this context.
8. Either the cats or the dog ____ to be fed.
- A. is
- B. are
- C. have
- D. were
- E. be
A. is
A (is): Correct; the verb agrees with the noun closest to it, which is "dog" (singular).
B (are): Incorrect; "are" would suggest a plural subject, which is not correct here.
C (have): Incorrect; "have" does not fit this structure.
D (were): Incorrect; "were" is past tense and does not match the present context.
E (be): Incorrect; "be" is not suitable in this context.
9. A bouquet of flowers ____ on the table.
- A. was
- B. were
- C. is
- D. are
- E. be
A. was
A (was): Correct; "bouquet" is singular, so it takes a singular verb.
B (were): Incorrect; "were" is plural and does not agree with the singular noun "bouquet."
C (is): Incorrect; while "is" is singular, it does not fit the tense used in the sentence.
D (are): Incorrect; "are" does not agree with the singular subject.
E (be): Incorrect; "be" is not the correct form in this context.
10. The group of students ____ attending the lecture.
- A. is
- B. are
- C. were
- D. has
- E. have
A. is
A (is): Correct; "group" is a collective noun and is treated as singular in this context.
B (are): Incorrect; "are" is plural and does not agree with the singular collective noun "group."
C (were): Incorrect; this is past tense and does not match the present context.
D (has): Incorrect; "has" is not suitable for this subject.
E (have): Incorrect; "have" does not agree with the singular subject.
11. Neither of the boys ____ guilty.
- A. is
- B. are
- C. were
- D. be
- E. has
A. is
A (is): Correct; "neither" is singular and requires a singular verb.
B (are): Incorrect; "are" is plural and does not agree with the singular subject "neither."
C (were): Incorrect; "were" is past tense and does not fit the context.
D (be): Incorrect; "be" is not the correct form in this sentence.
E (has): Incorrect; "has" is not suitable for this context.
12. The number of applicants ____ increasing every year.
- A. are
- B. is
- C. have
- D. were
- E. has
B. is
B (is): Correct; "the number" is a singular subject and requires a singular verb.
A (are): Incorrect; "are" is plural and does not agree with the singular subject.
C (have): Incorrect; "have" is plural and does not agree with the singular subject.
D (were): Incorrect; "were" is past tense and does not match the present context.
E (has): Incorrect; "has" would not be appropriate here.
13. The president, along with his cabinet members, ____ arriving tomorrow.
- A. are
- B. is
- C. were
- D. have
- E. be
B. is
B (is): Correct; the subject is "the president," which is singular. The phrase "along with" does not change the number of the subject.
A (are): Incorrect; "are" is plural, but the subject here is singular.
C (were): Incorrect; "were" is past tense and does not fit the context.
D (have): Incorrect; "have" is not suitable for a singular subject.
E (be): Incorrect; "be" is not the correct form in this sentence.
14. The scissors ____ on the table.
- A. is
- B. are
- C. was
- D. have
- E. be
B. are
B (are): Correct; "scissors" is a plural noun and requires a plural verb.
A (is): Incorrect; "is" is singular and does not agree with "scissors."
C (was): Incorrect; "was" is singular and does not fit the plural subject.
D (have): Incorrect; "have" is plural but does not match the structure of the sentence.
E (be): Incorrect; "be" is not the correct form in this context.
15. A pair of shoes ____ lying under the bed.
- A. is
- B. are
- C. were
- D. have
- E. be
A. is
A (is): Correct; "pair" is a singular subject and requires a singular verb.
B (are): Incorrect; "are" is plural and does not agree with the singular subject.
C (were): Incorrect; "were" is past tense and does not match the present context.
D (have): Incorrect; "have" is not suitable for a singular subject.
E (be): Incorrect; "be" is not the correct form in this sentence.
16. None of the information ____ reliable.
- A. is
- B. are
- C. have
- D. were
- E. be
A. is
A (is): Correct; "information" is a singular uncountable noun, so it requires a singular verb.
B (are): Incorrect; "are" is plural and does not agree with the singular noun.
C (have): Incorrect; "have" is plural and does not agree with the singular subject.
D (were): Incorrect; "were" is past tense and does not fit the context.
E (be): Incorrect; "be" is not suitable in this context.
17. Neither the teacher nor the students ____ allowed to leave early.
- A. is
- B. are
- C. was
- D. have
- E. be
B. are
B (are): Correct; when "neither/nor" is used, the verb agrees with the noun closest to it, which is "students" (plural).
A (is): Incorrect; "is" is singular and does not agree with the plural subject "students."
C (was): Incorrect; "was" is singular past tense and does not fit this context.
D (have): Incorrect; "have" is not suitable in this context.
E (be): Incorrect; "be" is not the correct form here.
18. The team ____ playing well this season.
- A. are
- B. is
- C. have
- D. were
- E. be
B. is
B (is): Correct; "team" is treated as a singular collective noun in American English.
A (are): Incorrect; "are" is plural and does not agree with the singular collective noun "team."
C (have): Incorrect; "have" does not fit in this structure.
D (were): Incorrect; "were" is past tense and does not fit the present context.
E (be): Incorrect; "be" is not the appropriate form here.
19. Each of the students ____ required to submit their work on time.
- A. is
- B. are
- C. were
- D. have
- E. be
A. is
A (is): Correct; "each" is a singular subject and requires a singular verb.
B (are): Incorrect; "are" is plural and does not agree with the singular subject "each."
C (were): Incorrect; "were" is past tense and does not match the present context.
D (have): Incorrect; "have" is not the correct verb form here.
E (be): Incorrect; "be" does not fit the sentence structure.
20. The furniture ____ new and stylish.
- A. is
- B. are
- C. were
- D. has
- E. be
A. is
A (is): Correct; "furniture" is a singular uncountable noun and requires a singular verb.
B (are): Incorrect; "are" is plural and does not agree with the singular noun "furniture."
C (were): Incorrect; "were" is past tense and does not match the present context.
D (has): Incorrect; "has" is not suitable for this context.
E (be): Incorrect; "be" is not the correct form in this sentence.
21. The committee ____ made a decision regarding the proposal.
- A. has
- B. have
- C. were
- D. is
- E. are
A. has
A (has): Correct; "committee" is a singular collective noun and takes a singular verb.
B (have): Incorrect; "have" is plural and does not agree with the singular subject "committee."
C (were): Incorrect; "were" is past tense and does not fit this context.
D (is): Incorrect; while "is" is singular, "has" is the appropriate verb in this context.
E (are): Incorrect; "are" is plural and does not match the singular noun "committee."
22. Each of the cars ____ parked in the garage.
- A. is
- B. are
- C. have
- D. was
- E. be
A. is
A (is): Correct; "each" is a singular subject, so it requires a singular verb.
B (are): Incorrect; "are" is plural and does not agree with the singular subject "each."
C (have): Incorrect; "have" does not fit as a verb for this sentence.
D (was): Incorrect; "was" is past tense and does not match the present context.
E (be): Incorrect; "be" is not the correct verb form here.
23. A flock of birds ____ flying south for the winter.
- A. is
- B. are
- C. was
- D. have
- E. be
A. is
A (is): Correct; "flock" is a singular collective noun, so it takes a singular verb.
B (are): Incorrect; "are" is plural and does not agree with the singular noun "flock."
C (was): Incorrect; "was" is past tense and does not fit the present context.
D (have): Incorrect; "have" does not fit in this structure.
E (be): Incorrect; "be" is not suitable in this context.
24. All of the cake ____ gone after the party.
- A. is
- B. are
- C. were
- D. has
- E. be
C. were
C (were): Correct; "cake" is uncountable in this case and used in the past context.
A (is): Incorrect; "is" is present tense and does not match the past context.
B (are): Incorrect; "are" is plural and does not fit the singular usage in this context.
D (has): Incorrect; "has" does not fit with the plural "all."
E (be): Incorrect; "be" is not the correct form here.
25. The pair of shoes ____ on sale this week.
- A. is
- B. are
- C. were
- D. has
- E. be
A. is
A (is): Correct; "pair" is a singular noun, thus it takes a singular verb.
B (are): Incorrect; "are" is plural and does not agree with the singular noun "pair."
C (were): Incorrect; "were" is past tense and does not fit in the present context.
D (has): Incorrect; "has" is not suitable in this context.
E (be): Incorrect; "be" is not the appropriate verb form here.
26. Either the cat or the dogs ____ making noise.
- A. is
- B. are
- C. was
- D. have
- E. be
B. are
B (are): Correct; the verb agrees with the plural noun "dogs," which is closest to the verb.
A (is): Incorrect; "is" does not agree with the plural subject "dogs."
C (was): Incorrect; "was" is past tense and does not match the present context.
D (have): Incorrect; "have" is not appropriate for this sentence structure.
E (be): Incorrect; "be" does not fit in this context.
27. The news ____ surprising to everyone.
- A. is
- B. are
- C. were
- D. has
- E. be
A. is
A (is): Correct; "news" is treated as a singular noun, requiring a singular verb.
B (are): Incorrect; "are" is plural and does not agree with the singular noun "news."
C (were): Incorrect; "were" is past tense and does not fit the present context.
D (has): Incorrect; "has" is not suitable for this context.
E (be): Incorrect; "be" is not the appropriate verb here.
28. Many of the employees ____ satisfied with their work.
- A. is
- B. are
- C. was
- D. have
- E. be
B. are
B (are): Correct; "many" is a plural subject and requires a plural verb.
A (is): Incorrect; "is" is singular and does not agree with the plural subject "many."
C (was): Incorrect; "was" is past tense and does not fit in the present context.
D (have): Incorrect; "have" does not serve as the main verb in this structure.
E (be): Incorrect; "be" is not the correct verb form in this context.
29. Either the teacher or the students ____ responsible for the project.
- A. is
- B. are
- C. were
- D. have
- E. be
B. are
B (are): Correct; "students" is plural and closest to the verb, requiring a plural form.
A (is): Incorrect; "is" does not agree with the plural noun "students."
C (were): Incorrect; "were" is past tense and does not fit in the present context.
D (have): Incorrect; "have" is not the correct verb in this context.
E (be): Incorrect; "be" is not suitable for this structure.
30. The jury ____ made a unanimous decision.
- A. has
- B. have
- C. were
- D. is
- E. are
A. has
A (has): Correct; "jury" is a collective noun treated as singular in this context.
B (have): Incorrect; "have" is plural and does not agree with the singular collective noun "jury."
C (were): Incorrect; "were" is past tense and does not fit in the present context.
D (is): Incorrect; while "is" is singular, "has" is the appropriate verb form here.
E (are): Incorrect; "are" is plural and does not match the singular noun "jury."
31. The team of researchers ____ submitting their findings today.
- A. is
- B. are
- C. were
- D. has
- E. have
A. is
A (is): Correct; "team" is a collective noun treated as singular.
B (are): Incorrect; "are" does not agree with the singular noun "team."
C (were): Incorrect; "were" is past tense and does not fit the present context.
D (has): Incorrect; "has" is not appropriate here.
E (have): Incorrect; "have" does not match the singular subject "team."
32. A group of students ____ attending the conference this weekend.
- A. is
- B. are
- C. was
- D. have
- E. be
A. is
A (is): Correct; "group" is a singular noun and takes a singular verb.
B (are): Incorrect; "are" is plural and does not agree with the singular subject "group."
C (was): Incorrect; "was" is past tense and does not fit the present context.
D (have): Incorrect; "have" does not serve as the main verb in this context.
E (be): Incorrect; "be" is not the correct verb form here.
33. Each student ____ required to submit their project by Friday.
- A. is
- B. are
- C. were
- D. has
- E. have
A. is
A (is): Correct; "each" is singular and requires a singular verb.
B (are): Incorrect; "are" is plural and does not match the singular subject "each."
C (were): Incorrect; "were" is past tense and does not fit the present context.
D (has): Incorrect; "has" does not fit in this context.
E (have): Incorrect; "have" is not suitable as the main verb here.
34. The couple ____ celebrating their anniversary tonight.
- A. is
- B. are
- C. was
- D. have
- E. be
A. is
A (is): Correct; "couple" is a singular noun and takes a singular verb.
B (are): Incorrect; "are" does not agree with the singular subject "couple."
C (was): Incorrect; "was" is past tense and does not fit in the present context.
D (have): Incorrect; "have" is not appropriate here.
E (be): Incorrect; "be" does not fit in this context.
35. Neither the manager nor the employees ____ present at the meeting.
- A. is
- B. are
- C. was
- D. have
- E. be
A. is
A (is): Correct; the verb agrees with the singular noun "manager," which is closest to the verb.
B (are): Incorrect; "are" is plural and does not agree with the singular subject "manager."
C (was): Incorrect; "was" is past tense and does not fit in the present context.
D (have): Incorrect; "have" is not the correct verb for this context.
E (be): Incorrect; "be" is not suitable in this structure.
36. The committee ____ meeting next week to discuss the new policy.
- A. is
- B. are
- C. were
- D. has
- E. have
A. is
A (is): Correct; "committee" is a singular collective noun and takes a singular verb.
B (are): Incorrect; "are" does not agree with the singular subject "committee."
C (were): Incorrect; "were" is past tense and does not fit in the present context.
D (has): Incorrect; "has" is not appropriate here.
E (have): Incorrect; "have" does not match the singular noun "committee."
37. The class of students ____ studying for their exams.
- A. is
- B. are
- C. was
- D. have
- E. be
A. is
A (is): Correct; "class" is treated as a singular noun in this context.
B (are): Incorrect; "are" is plural and does not agree with the singular noun "class."
C (was): Incorrect; "was" is past tense and does not fit in the present context.
D (have): Incorrect; "have" is not appropriate here.
E (be): Incorrect; "be" does not fit in this context.
38. A flock of birds ____ flying south for the winter.
- A. is
- B. are
- C. was
- D. have
- E. be
A. is
A (is): Correct; "flock" is a singular noun, so it takes a singular verb.
B (are): Incorrect; "are" does not agree with the singular subject "flock."
C (was): Incorrect; "was" is past tense and does not fit in the present context.
D (have): Incorrect; "have" is not suitable as the main verb here.
E (be): Incorrect; "be" does not fit in this context.
39. Both the cat and the dog ____ playing in the yard.
- A. is
- B. are
- C. was
- D. have
- E. be
B. are
B (are): Correct; "both" is a plural subject and takes a plural verb.
A (is): Incorrect; "is" does not agree with the plural subject "both."
C (was): Incorrect; "was" is past tense and does not fit in the present context.
D (have): Incorrect; "have" is not appropriate in this context.
E (be): Incorrect; "be" does not fit here.
40. The staff ____ planning the event together.
- A. is
- B. are
- C. was
- D. have
- E. be
A. is
A (is): Correct; "staff" is treated as a singular collective noun here.
B (are): Incorrect; "are" is plural and does not agree with the singular noun "staff."
C (was): Incorrect; "was" is past tense and does not fit in the present context.
D (have): Incorrect; "have" is not suitable as the main verb here.
E (be): Incorrect; "be" does not fit in this context.
41. The committee ____ making a decision by next week.
- A. are
- B. is
- C. have
- D. was
- E. will
B. is
B (is): Correct; the committee is treated as a singular noun in this context.
A (are): Incorrect; does not agree with "committee."
C (have): Incorrect; does not fit as the main verb in this context.
D (was): Incorrect; wrong tense.
E (will): Incorrect; not a suitable main verb here.
42. Each of the players ____ their own strategy for the game.
- A. have
- B. are
- C. was
- D. has
- E. do
D. has
D (has): Correct; "each" is singular, requiring a singular verb.
A (have): Incorrect; does not agree with "each."
B (are): Incorrect; does not fit with "each."
C (was): Incorrect; wrong tense.
E (do): Incorrect; does not fit as the main verb.
43. A bouquet of flowers ____ on the table.
- A. were
- B. was
- C. are
- D. has
- E. have
B. was
B (was): Correct; "bouquet" is singular, requiring a singular verb.
A (were): Incorrect; does not agree with "bouquet."
C (are): Incorrect; does not agree with "bouquet."
D (has): Incorrect; does not fit as the main verb.
E (have): Incorrect; does not fit in this context.
44. The list of items ____ on the table.
- A. were
- B. are
- C. is
- D. was
- E. have
C. is
C (is): Correct; "list" is singular, requiring a singular verb.
A (were): Incorrect; does not agree with "list."
B (are): Incorrect; does not agree with "list."
D (was): Incorrect; wrong tense.
E (have): Incorrect; does not fit in this context.
45. The majority of the cake ____ eaten by the guests.
- A. is
- B. was
- C. are
- D. were
- E. has
B. was
B (was): Correct; "majority" is treated as singular when referring to a single amount.
A (is): Incorrect; does not fit the tense.
C (are): Incorrect; does not agree with "majority."
D (were): Incorrect; wrong tense.
E (has): Incorrect; does not fit as the main verb.
46. The police ____ investigating the case thoroughly.
- A. is
- B. are
- C. was
- D. have
- E. does
B. are
B (are): Correct; "police" is a plural noun, requiring a plural verb.
A (is): Incorrect; does not agree with "police."
C (was): Incorrect; wrong tense.
D (have): Incorrect; does not fit in this context.
E (does): Incorrect; does not fit as a main verb.
47. The news about the upcoming event ____ surprising.
- A. is
- B. are
- C. were
- D. has
- E. have
A. is
A (is): Correct; "news" is treated as a singular noun.
B (are): Incorrect; does not agree with "news."
C (were): Incorrect; wrong tense.
D (has): Incorrect; does not fit as a main verb.
E (have): Incorrect; does not fit in this context.
48. A pair of shoes ____ on the shelf.
- A. is
- B. were
- C. are
- D. has
- E. have
A. is
A (is): Correct; "pair" is singular, requiring a singular verb.
B (were): Incorrect; does not agree with "pair."
C (are): Incorrect; does not fit with "pair."
D (has): Incorrect; does not fit as the main verb.
E (have): Incorrect; does not fit in this context.
49. The herd of cattle ____ grazing in the field.
- A. is
- B. are
- C. has
- D. were
- E. have
A. is
A (is): Correct; "herd" is a collective noun and is treated as singular.
B (are): Incorrect; does not agree with "herd."
C (has): Incorrect; does not fit as a main verb.
D (were): Incorrect; wrong tense.
E (have): Incorrect; does not fit in this context.
50. The family ____ planning a vacation this summer.
- A. are
- B. is
- C. have
- D. was
- E. do
B. is
B (is): Correct; "family" is a singular collective noun in this context.
A (are): Incorrect; does not agree with "family."
C (have): Incorrect; does not fit as the main verb.
D (was): Incorrect; wrong tense.
E (do): Incorrect; does not fit in this context.
51. The committee ____ reached a decision on the matter.
- A. have
- B. is
- C. are
- D. were
- E. has
E. has
E (has): Correct; "committee" is treated as a singular noun.
A (have): Incorrect; does not agree with "committee."
B (is): Incorrect; does not fit as a main verb in this context.
C (are): Incorrect; does not agree with "committee."
D (were): Incorrect; wrong tense.
52. Each of the players ____ received a trophy.
- A. has
- B. have
- C. were
- D. is
- E. are
A. has
A (has): Correct; "each" is treated as a singular noun.
B (have): Incorrect; does not agree with "each."
C (were): Incorrect; wrong tense.
D (is): Incorrect; does not fit as a main verb in this context.
E (are): Incorrect; does not agree with "each."
53. The box of chocolates ____ on the table.
- A. is
- B. are
- C. was
- D. have
- E. does
A. is
A (is): Correct; "box" is singular, requiring a singular verb.
B (are): Incorrect; does not agree with "box."
C (was): Incorrect; wrong tense.
D (have): Incorrect; does not fit as a main verb in this context.
E (does): Incorrect; does not fit in this context.
54. The team ____ winning the championship last year.
- A. were
- B. has been
- C. is
- D. won
- E. win
D. won
D (won): Correct; "won" is the correct past tense form for the action.
A (were): Incorrect; does not agree with the context.
B (has been): Incorrect; wrong tense.
C (is): Incorrect; wrong tense.
E (win): Incorrect; does not fit as a main verb in this context.
55. Neither of the solutions ____ effective.
- A. is
- B. are
- C. were
- D. have
- E. does
A. is
A (is): Correct; "neither" is treated as singular.
B (are): Incorrect; does not agree with "neither."
C (were): Incorrect; wrong tense.
D (have): Incorrect; does not fit as a main verb in this context.
E (does): Incorrect; does not fit in this context.
56. A flock of birds ____ flying south for the winter.
- A. is
- B. are
- C. was
- D. has
- E. fly
A. is
A (is): Correct; "flock" is singular.
B (are): Incorrect; does not agree with "flock."
C (was): Incorrect; wrong tense.
D (has): Incorrect; does not fit as a main verb in this context.
E (fly): Incorrect; does not fit in this context.
57. Every student in the class ____ required to submit their project.
- A. is
- B. are
- C. were
- D. have
- E. has
A. is
A (is): Correct; "every" is treated as singular.
B (are): Incorrect; does not agree with "every."
C (were): Incorrect; wrong tense.
D (have): Incorrect; does not fit as a main verb in this context.
E (has): Incorrect; does not fit as a main verb in this context.
58. Some of the milk ____ spilled on the floor.
- A. has
- B. have
- C. was
- D. is
- E. are
A. has
A (has): Correct; "some" is treated as singular when referring to uncountable nouns like "milk."
B (have): Incorrect; does not agree with "some" in this context.
C (was): Incorrect; wrong tense.
D (is): Incorrect; does not fit in this context.
E (are): Incorrect; does not agree with "some."
59. A group of students ____ going on a field trip.
- A. is
- B. are
- C. was
- D. have
- E. will
A. is
A (is): Correct; "group" is treated as singular.
B (are): Incorrect; does not agree with "group."
C (was): Incorrect; wrong tense.
D (have): Incorrect; does not fit as a main verb in this context.
E (will): Incorrect; does not fit as a main verb in this context.
60. All of the money ____ gone.
- A. is
- B. are
- C. was
- D. have
- E. does
A. is
A (is): Correct; "money" is treated as a singular noun in this context.
B (are): Incorrect; does not agree with "money."
C (was): Incorrect; wrong tense.
D (have): Incorrect; does not fit as a main verb in this context.
E (does): Incorrect; does not fit in this context.
61. The results of the experiment ____ very promising.
- A. looks
- B. were
- C. are
- D. is
- E. seem
C. are
C (are): Correct; "results" is plural, requiring a plural verb.
A (looks): Incorrect; does not agree with "results."
B (were): Incorrect; wrong tense for the context.
D (is): Incorrect; does not agree with "results."
E (seem): Incorrect; while "seem" could work, it alters the sentence structure.
62. Each of the cars ____ parked in the garage.
- A. was
- B. were
- C. are
- D. has
- E. have
A. was
A (was): Correct; "each" is treated as singular.
B (were): Incorrect; does not agree with "each."
C (are): Incorrect; does not agree with "each."
D (has): Incorrect; does not fit as a main verb in this context.
E (have): Incorrect; does not agree with "each."
63. The data ____ showing an increase in temperature.
- A. is
- B. are
- C. was
- D. has
- E. have
B. are
B (are): Correct; "data" is treated as plural in scientific contexts.
A (is): Incorrect; does not agree with "data."
C (was): Incorrect; wrong tense.
D (has): Incorrect; does not fit as a main verb in this context.
E (have): Incorrect; does not fit as a main verb in this context.
64. Neither the dog nor the cat ____ outside.
- A. were
- B. is
- C. are
- D. has
- E. have
B. is
B (is): Correct; when using "neither/nor," the verb agrees with the nearest subject ("cat").
A (were): Incorrect; does not agree with "cat."
C (are): Incorrect; does not agree with "neither."
D (has): Incorrect; does not fit as a main verb in this context.
E (have): Incorrect; does not fit as a main verb in this context.
65. A number of students ____ absent today.
- A. is
- B. were
- C. was
- D. has
- E. have
B. were
B (were): Correct; "a number of" is treated as plural.
A (is): Incorrect; does not agree with "students."
C (was): Incorrect; does not agree with "students."
D (has): Incorrect; does not fit as a main verb in this context.
E (have): Incorrect; does not fit as a main verb in this context.
66. The pair of shoes ____ under the bed.
- A. were
- B. is
- C. are
- D. have
- E. does
B. is
B (is): Correct; "pair" is singular, requiring a singular verb.
A (were): Incorrect; does not agree with "pair."
C (are): Incorrect; does not agree with "pair."
D (have): Incorrect; does not fit as a main verb in this context.
E (does): Incorrect; does not fit in this context.
67. The jury ____ reached a unanimous verdict.
- A. has
- B. were
- C. are
- D. is
- E. have
A. has
A (has): Correct; "jury" is treated as singular.
B (were): Incorrect; does not agree with "jury."
C (are): Incorrect; does not agree with "jury."
D (is): Incorrect; does not fit in this context.
E (have): Incorrect; does not fit as a main verb in this context.
68. The committee ____ making decisions that affect the whole organization.
- A. are
- B. is
- C. were
- D. have
- E. has
B. is
B (is): Correct; "committee" is treated as singular.
A (are): Incorrect; does not agree with "committee."
C (were): Incorrect; wrong tense.
D (have): Incorrect; does not fit as a main verb in this context.
E (has): Incorrect; does not fit as a main verb in this context.
69. None of the cake ____ left on the table.
- A. were
- B. is
- C. are
- D. was
- E. have
B. is
B (is): Correct; "none" is treated as singular when referring to uncountable nouns like "cake."
A (were): Incorrect; does not agree with "none."
C (are): Incorrect; does not agree with "none."
D (was): Incorrect; wrong tense.
E (have): Incorrect; does not fit in this context.
70. The team ____ playing well this season.
- A. are
- B. is
- C. were
- D. have
- E. does
B. is
B (is): Correct; "team" is treated as singular.
A (are): Incorrect; does not agree with "team."
C (were): Incorrect; wrong tense.
D (have): Incorrect; does not fit as a main verb in this context.
E (does): Incorrect; does not fit in this context.
71. The flock of birds ____ flying south for the winter.
- A. is
- B. were
- C. are
- D. has
- E. have
A. is
A (is): Correct; "flock" is treated as singular.
B (were): Incorrect; does not agree with "flock."
C (are): Incorrect; does not agree with "flock."
D (has): Incorrect; does not fit as a main verb in this context.
E (have): Incorrect; does not fit as a main verb in this context.
72. Either the teacher or the students ____ responsible for the project.
- A. is
- B. are
- C. was
- D. have
- E. does
A. is
A (is): Correct; when using "either/or," the verb agrees with the nearest subject ("students").
B (are): Incorrect; does not agree with "either."
C (was): Incorrect; wrong tense.
D (have): Incorrect; does not fit as a main verb in this context.
E (does): Incorrect; does not fit in this context.
73. Many a student ____ struggling with the material.
- A. is
- B. are
- C. were
- D. has
- E. have
A. is
A (is): Correct; "many a" is treated as singular.
B (are): Incorrect; does not agree with "many a."
C (were): Incorrect; wrong tense.
D (has): Incorrect; does not fit as a main verb in this context.
E (have): Incorrect; does not fit as a main verb in this context.
74. The bouquet of flowers ____ wilting.
- A. is
- B. were
- C. are
- D. has
- E. does
A. is
A (is): Correct; "bouquet" is treated as singular.
B (were): Incorrect; does not agree with "bouquet."
C (are): Incorrect; does not agree with "bouquet."
D (has): Incorrect; does not fit as a main verb in this context.
E (does): Incorrect; does not fit in this context.
75. The team of scientists ____ conducting groundbreaking research.
- A. is
- B. are
- C. was
- D. have
- E. does
A. is
A (is): Correct; "team" is treated as singular.
B (are): Incorrect; does not agree with "team."
C (was): Incorrect; wrong tense.
D (have): Incorrect; does not fit as a main verb in this context.
E (does): Incorrect; does not fit in this context.
76. Each of the cookies ____ delicious.
- A. is
- B. are
- C. was
- D. have
- E. has
A. is
A (is): Correct; "each" is treated as singular.
B (are): Incorrect; does not agree with "each."
C (was): Incorrect; wrong tense.
D (have): Incorrect; does not fit as a main verb in this context.
E (has): Incorrect; does not fit as a main verb in this context.
77. The box of chocolates ____ tempting.
- A. are
- B. is
- C. was
- D. have
- E. does
B. is
B (is): Correct; "box" is treated as singular.
A (are): Incorrect; does not agree with "box."
C (was): Incorrect; wrong tense.
D (have): Incorrect; does not fit as a main verb in this context.
E (does): Incorrect; does not fit in this context.
78. A number of options ____ available for the project.
- A. is
- B. are
- C. was
- D. have
- E. does
B. are
B (are): Correct; "a number of" is treated as plural.
A (is): Incorrect; does not agree with "a number of."
C (was): Incorrect; wrong tense.
D (have): Incorrect; does not fit as a main verb in this context.
E (does): Incorrect; does not fit in this context.
79. The pair of shoes ____ on sale.
- A. are
- B. is
- C. was
- D. have
- E. does
B. is
B (is): Correct; "pair" is treated as singular.
A (are): Incorrect; does not agree with "pair."
C (was): Incorrect; wrong tense.
D (have): Incorrect; does not fit as a main verb in this context.
E (does): Incorrect; does not fit in this context.
80. The committee ____ making changes to the rules.
- A. are
- B. is
- C. were
- D. have
- E. does
B. is
B (is): Correct; "committee" is treated as singular.
A (are): Incorrect; does not agree with "committee."
C (were): Incorrect; wrong tense.
D (have): Incorrect; does not fit as a main verb in this context.
E (does): Incorrect; does not fit in this context.
81. The group of friends ____ planning a surprise party.
- A. is
- B. are
- C. were
- D. have
- E. does
A. is
A (is): Correct; "group" is treated as singular.
B (are): Incorrect; does not agree with "group."
C (were): Incorrect; wrong tense.
D (have): Incorrect; does not fit as a main verb in this context.
E (does): Incorrect; does not fit in this context.
82. The audience ____ clapping loudly after the performance.
- A. is
- B. were
- C. are
- D. has
- E. does
B. were
B (were): Correct; refers to past tense, where "audience" can be seen as plural.
A (is): Incorrect; does not fit in past tense context.
C (are): Incorrect; does not agree with past tense.
D (has): Incorrect; does not fit as a main verb in this context.
E (does): Incorrect; does not fit in this context.
83. Each of the players ____ their own strengths.
- A. is
- B. are
- C. has
- D. were
- E. do
C. has
C (has): Correct; "each" is singular and requires "has."
A (is): Incorrect; does not fit the context as it refers to possession.
B (are): Incorrect; does not agree with "each."
D (were): Incorrect; wrong tense and does not fit the context.
E (do): Incorrect; does not fit in this context.
84. The team of experts ____ finalizing the report.
- A. is
- B. are
- C. was
- D. have
- E. does
A. is
A (is): Correct; "team" is treated as singular.
B (are): Incorrect; does not agree with "team."
C (was): Incorrect; wrong tense.
D (have): Incorrect; does not fit as a main verb in this context.
E (does): Incorrect; does not fit in this context.
85. Either the cats or the dog ____ to blame for the mess.
- A. is
- B. are
- C. was
- D. have
- E. does
A. is
A (is): Correct; the verb agrees with the nearest subject, "dog."
B (are): Incorrect; does not agree with "either."
C (was): Incorrect; wrong tense.
D (have): Incorrect; does not fit as a main verb in this context.
E (does): Incorrect; does not fit in this context.
86. None of the cake ____ left after the party.
- A. is
- B. are
- C. were
- D. have
- E. does
A. is
A (is): Correct; "none" can be treated as singular in this context.
B (are): Incorrect; does not agree with "none."
C (were): Incorrect; wrong tense.
D (have): Incorrect; does not fit as a main verb in this context.
E (does): Incorrect; does not fit in this context.
87. A pack of wolves ____ on the prowl.
- A. are
- B. is
- C. was
- D. have
- E. does
B. is
B (is): Correct; "pack" is treated as singular.
A (are): Incorrect; does not agree with "pack."
C (was): Incorrect; wrong tense.
D (have): Incorrect; does not fit as a main verb in this context.
E (does): Incorrect; does not fit in this context.
88. The fleet of ships ____ ready to depart.
- A. are
- B. is
- C. was
- D. have
- E. does
B. is
B (is): Correct; "fleet" is treated as singular.
A (are): Incorrect; does not agree with "fleet."
C (was): Incorrect; wrong tense.
D (have): Incorrect; does not fit as a main verb in this context.
E (does): Incorrect; does not fit in this context.
89. The majority of the team ____ in agreement with the decision.
- A. is
- B. are
- C. was
- D. have
- E. does
A. is
A (is): Correct; "majority" is treated as singular.
B (are): Incorrect; does not agree with "majority."
C (was): Incorrect; wrong tense.
D (have): Incorrect; does not fit as a main verb in this context.
E (does): Incorrect; does not fit in this context.
90. The couple ____ celebrating their anniversary.
- A. is
- B. are
- C. was
- D. have
- E. does
A. is
A (is): Correct; "couple" is treated as singular.
B (are): Incorrect; does not agree with "couple."
C (was): Incorrect; wrong tense.
D (have): Incorrect; does not fit as a main verb in this context.
E (does): Incorrect; does not fit in this context.
91. Neither the manager nor the assistants ____ aware of the changes.
- A. is
- B. are
- C. was
- D. have
- E. does
A. is
A (is): Correct; the verb agrees with the nearest subject, "assistants."
B (are): Incorrect; does not agree with the subject.
C (was): Incorrect; wrong tense.
D (have): Incorrect; does not fit as a main verb in this context.
E (does): Incorrect; does not fit in this context.
92. Each of the boxes ____ labeled carefully.
- A. is
- B. are
- C. was
- D. have
- E. does
A. is
A (is): Correct; "each" is singular and requires "is."
B (are): Incorrect; does not agree with "each."
C (was): Incorrect; wrong tense.
D (have): Incorrect; does not fit as a main verb in this context.
E (does): Incorrect; does not fit in this context.
93. None of the cake ____ left on the table.
- A. was
- B. were
- C. are
- D. is
- E. be
A. was
A (was): Correct; "none" can be treated as singular when referring to uncountable nouns like "cake."
B (were): Incorrect; "were" is plural and does not agree with the singular interpretation in this context.
C (are): Incorrect; "are" does not agree with the singular subject.
D (is): Incorrect; while "is" is singular, it doesn't fit the past tense context of the sentence.
E (be): Incorrect; "be" is not the correct form in this context.
94. A number of students ____ attending the seminar.
- A. is
- B. are
- C. was
- D. have
- E. does
B. are
B (are): Correct; "a number of" is treated as plural.
A (is): Incorrect; does not agree with "number."
C (was): Incorrect; wrong tense.
D (have): Incorrect; does not fit as a main verb in this context.
E (does): Incorrect; does not fit in this context.
95. Some of the cake ____ eaten by the children.
- A. is
- B. are
- C. was
- D. have
- E. does
A. is
A (is): Correct; "some" can be treated as singular in this context.
B (are): Incorrect; does not agree with "some."
C (was): Incorrect; wrong tense.
D (have): Incorrect; does not fit as a main verb in this context.
E (does): Incorrect; does not fit in this context.
96. The list of items ____ on the table.
- A. are
- B. is
- C. was
- D. have
- E. does
B. is
B (is): Correct; "list" is treated as singular.
A (are): Incorrect; does not agree with "list."
C (was): Incorrect; wrong tense.
D (have): Incorrect; does not fit as a main verb in this context.
E (does): Incorrect; does not fit in this context.
97. The pair of shoes ____ on sale.
- A. are
- B. is
- C. was
- D. have
- E. does
B. is
B (is): Correct; "pair" is treated as singular.
A (are): Incorrect; does not agree with "pair."
C (was): Incorrect; wrong tense.
D (have): Incorrect; does not fit as a main verb in this context.
E (does): Incorrect; does not fit in this context.
98. The audience ____ excited about the performance.
- A. is
- B. are
- C. was
- D. have
- E. does
A. is
A (is): Correct; "audience" is treated as singular.
B (are): Incorrect; does not agree with "audience."
C (was): Incorrect; wrong tense.
D (have): Incorrect; does not fit as a main verb in this context.
E (does): Incorrect; does not fit in this context.
99. Either the cat or the dogs ____ to blame for the mess.
- A. is
- B. are
- C. was
- D. have
- E. does
A. is
A (is): Correct; the verb agrees with the nearest subject, "dogs."
B (are): Incorrect; does not agree with "dogs."
C (was): Incorrect; wrong tense.
D (have): Incorrect; does not fit as a main verb in this context.
E (does): Incorrect; does not fit in this context.
100. The team of researchers ____ presented their findings.
- A. is
- B. are
- C. was
- D. have
- E. does
A. is
A (is): Correct; "team" is treated as singular.
B (are): Incorrect; does not agree with "team."
C (was): Incorrect; wrong tense.
D (have): Incorrect; does not fit as a main verb in this context.
E (does): Incorrect; does not fit in this context.
