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प्रश्न
Read the following sentence. The Sentence contains one error. Correct the
error and complete the statement that are marked*:
Neither of the boxers were able to score a decisive victory:
| Statement*: Subjects containing 'one of, 'each of, 'every one of and 'neither of' are followed by _______ verbs. ! |
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उत्तर
Neither of the boxers was able to score a decisive victory.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Tick the correct form of the verb in the following sentence:
- Summons............ sent for his arrest.
Tick the correct form of the verb in the following sentence:
This news _________broadcast from All India Radio.
Tick the correct form of the verb in the following sentences:
To an outsider the economics of this company__________ to be in a
shambles. (Hint: economics here refers to the company's financial status)
Some nouns look as if they are plural, bat are in fact singular. Economics is an important subject at Senior Secondary level. Some other school and university subjects work in the same way. Guess which subjects these are from the clues.
| Club | Subject |
| E = mc2 | ..................................... |
| 1 + 1 = 2 | ..................................... |
Will the following take a plural or a singular verb? Why?
| The United States of America, 500 rupees, a number of people, the Arabian Nights, a couple of friends, half of us, the majority of the members of the committee, a gang of robbers, a herd of cattle |
Fill in the blanks with appropriate verbs to complete this biography of Rickety Ron.
RICKETY RON
Rickety Ron is a student of statistics, which for many years .............. been his favourite subject. Ron has always loved playing with numbers. Dramatics ........................ his life but every time he takes a role for stage acting, he's mysteriously down with mumps. Mumps ....................... . always been his undoing! Ron is no good at games and opts for the least exerting sports of all. So, for him, it's skittles, darts and cards. Cards .......................... his favourite, though! He loves aerobics too. Aerobics, to him, ..................... both relaxation and entertainment.
Work in pairs. Take turns to ask and answer the following.
What are shears used for ?
They are used ........................
Work in pairs. Take turns to ask and answer the following.
What are pliers made of ?
They .........................................
Work in pairs. Take turns to ask and answer the following.
Are your socks .............?
Yes, ..................
Work in pairs. Take turns to ask and answer the following.
What are tongs used for?
.............. are ..............
Read the following sentence. The Sentence contains one error. Correct the
error and complete the statement that are marked*:
Tobacco and alcohol is injurious to health.
Work in pairs. Take turns to ask and answer the following.
Can you lend me your compasses?
................. ,they ........................
Read the following sentence. The Sentence contains one error. Correct the
error and complete the statement that are marked*:
He and I was at Patna University together.
Read the following sentence. The Sentence contains one error. Correct the error and complete the statement that are marked*:
Oil and water does not mix.
| Statement * : Two or more Singular Nouns connected by 'and' are normally followed by a _________ Verb . |
Read the following sentence. The Sentence contains one error. Correct the error and complete the statement that are marked*:
Slow and steady win the race.
Read the following sentence. The Sentence contains one error. Correct the error and complete the statement that are marked*:
Bread and Butter are what the poor want.
| Statement*:When Two Singular Nouns Conneccted By 'and'Express One Idea,they are Followed by a_________Verb . |
Read the following sentence. The Sentence contains one error. Correct the
error and complete the statement that are marked*:
The notable patriot and orator are no more.
Read the following sentence. The Sentence contains one error. Correct the
error and complete the statement that are marked*:
The industrialist and the politician has been invited to the function.
| Statements*: When two Singular Nouns are connected by 'and' and a determiner is used before only one noun,they are Followed by a__________verb . If the two nouns refer to two different things/Persons, the detenTiiner should be repeated and the verb should be used in the__________ |
Read the following sentence. The Sentence contains one error. Correct the
error and complete the statement that are marked*:
Neither Raju nor Sheela have come first in the race.
Read the following sentence. The Sentence contains one error. Correct the
error and complete the statement that are marked*:
No scholarship or reward were given to the student who stood first in the
examination.
