Please select a subject first
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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 |
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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.
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Work in pairs. Take turns to ask and answer the following.
What are shears used for ?
They are used ........................
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Circle the subject and connect it with a verb which follows it
| The birds which migrated from the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary Were Found in a new location. ! Clue: What has been located? (Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary? The birds?) |
1. The boy whom you saw walking on the road yesterday while returning from
school is my brother.
2. The book you wanted to read is not available right now.
3. The furniture which was bought in the auction is made of solid teak-wood.
4. The team which won four matches this year has been nominated for the
President's award.
5. A visit to the various monasteries provides an insight into Buddhism.
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Read the following sentence. The Sentence contains one error. Correct the
error and complete the statement that are marked*:
1. One of my friends have gone to Canada.
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Work in pairs. Take turns to ask and answer the following.
Have you got the binoculars?
No, ................... them .................
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Work in pairs. Take turns to ask and answer the following.
What are pliers made of ?
They .........................................
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Read the following sentence. The Sentence contains one error. Correct the
error and complete the statement that are marked*:
Every one of the managers have applied for leave today in protest against
the management.
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Work in pairs. Take turns to ask and answer the following.
How much ..............?
................. cost .............
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Work in pairs. Take turns to ask and answer the following.
Are your socks .............?
Yes, ..................
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Work in pairs. Take turns to ask and answer the following.
What are tongs used for?
.............. are ..............
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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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Work in pairs. Take turns to ask and answer the following.
Are your ............... ?
My goggles ..................
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Work in pairs. Take turns to ask and answer the following.
Which ................?
Black slacks are not allowed in school.
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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.
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Work in pairs. Take turns to ask and answer the following.
What ........... ?
............................... are used for cutting cloth .
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Work in pairs. Take turns to ask and answer the following.
Can you lend me your compasses?
................. ,they ........................
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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.
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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 . |
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Read the following sentence. The Sentence contains one error. Correct the error and complete the statement that are marked*:
Age and experience bring wisdom to man.
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