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प्रश्न
Tick the correct form of the verb in the following sentences:
The public ________ jubilant when Sachin Tendulkar scored his SOth
century.
पर्याय
Was
Were
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उत्तर
Was
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Verbs - singular or plural
Look at the following two sentences. Which one is correct?
a) The jury were divided in their opinion.
b) The jury was unanimous in their decision.
Jury is a collective noun. Whenever there is a sense of unity, we use singular
verb with collective nouns but when it is used in the sense of separation, we use
plural verb with them, so both are correct in different situations.
Here are some more such words.
| If you use plural verbs, you will always be correct, but if you use a singular noun, you may be wrong. So - to be safe - use plural verbs with these nouns. |
- Work in pairs. Write five questions using some of the nouns given in B.
above.
Tick the correct form of the verb in the following sentence:
The media _______ become more responsible nowadays.
Tick the correct form of the verb in the following sentences:
Skittles _________a popular game in India these days.
Tick the correct form of the verb in the following sentences:
Harsh's spectacles __________ lost on his journey to Manipal.
Work in pairs and complete the following spider diagrams, a, b and c. All the words will be related to the word in the centre. Some clues are given.
All the above nouns look like plurals (i.e. they end ins.) But they are, in fact, singular nouns
Now, complete the sentence : For these nouns we use a .................. verb.
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.
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.
Work in pairs. Take turns to ask and answer the following.
Have you got the binoculars?
No, ................... them .................
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*:
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. ! |
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*:
No scholarship or reward were given to the student who stood first in the
examination.
