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ENGLISH WORKSHOP

FILL IN THE BLANKS - 1 Many times ______ starts with the

creative ______ and the enduring passion
of a single individual.
1. Complete the collocation. a) tradition, lethargy
Since I like him a lot, I _____ him out. b) stagnation, determination
a) talked c) renovation, dullness
b) went d) innovation, spark
c) asked
d) called 6. Select the most appropriate option to fill
in the blank.
2. Select the most appropriate option to fill She was _______ right nor wrong.
in the blank. a) not
As I review the events of my past life, I b) neither
realise how ________ are the influences c) whether
that shape our destinies. d) either
a) subtle
b) crude 7. Select the most appropriate option to fill
c) plain in the blank.
d) artless The children sat _______ the tables
instead of the chairs.
3. Select the most appropriate option fill in a) above
the blank. b) near
I have been studying this course ______ c) on
two years now. d) in
a) through
b) since 8. Select the most appropriate option to fill
c) for in the blank.
d) almost We love to go to the ____.
a) sea
4. Complete the collocation. b) she
I met my professor yesterday and we c) saw
_______ a long conversation about books d) see
and work.
a) did 9. In the following passage, some words
b) spoke have been deleted. Read the passage
c) had carefully and select the most appropriate
d) talked option to fill in each blank.
5. In the following passage, some words Very carefully I _____ the tree I have
have been deleted. Read the passage referred to, and avoiding contact with the
carefully and select the most appropriate creepers, the upper _____ and leaves of
option to fill in each blank. which might have been visible from where
the tiger was lying, I climbed to the fork,
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where I had a comfortable seat and c) More than thirty-three million people
perfect ______. worldwide are watching this match today.
a) stalled, roots, visibility d) Today more than thirty-three million
b) starved, stem, disclosure people worldwide have watched this
c) stormed, fruits, revelation match.
d) stalked, tendrils, concealment
14. Select the option that expresses the
given sentence in passive voice.
10. Select the most appropriate option to The finance minister will announce the
fill in the blank. budget.
Towards the end of February the weather a) The budget will have announced by the
turned very ______. finance minister.
a) slight b) The budget were announced by the
b) insipid finance minister.
c) mild c) The budget are announced by the
d) thin finance minister.
d) The budget will be announced by the
VOICE - 1 finance minister.

15. Select the option that expresses the

11.Select the option that expresses the
given sentence in passive voice.
given sentence in passive voice.
Alfred’s doctor treated Rohan for his fever.
The lawyer had presented the facts of the
a) Rohan will be treated by Alfred’s doctor
case well.
for his fever.
a) The facts of the case had presented the
b) Rohan has been treated by Alfred’s
lawyer well.
doctor for his fever.
b) The facts of the case had been
c) Rohan was treats by Alfred’s doctor for
presented well by the lawyer.
his fever.
c) The facts of the case were being
d) Rohan was treated by Alfred’s doctor
presented by the lawyer well.
for his fever.
d) The lawyer was presented well by the
facts of the case.
16. Select the option that expresses the
12. Select the option that expresses the
given sentence in active voice.
given sentence in passive voice.
The flyer for the international symposium
We will not remind you again.
is being sent by students to institutes all
a) You will not be reminded by us again.
over the country.
b) You will not remind us again.
a) Students are being sent the flyer for the
c) You will not have reminded us again.
international symposium to institutes all
d) You will not be reminding us again.
over the country.
13. Select the option that expresses the
b) The flyer for the international
given sentence in active voice.
symposium is sent by students to
This match is being watched today by
institutes all over the country.
more than thirty-three million people
c) Students are sending the flyer for the
worldwide.
international symposium to institutes all
a) This match is watching more than
over the country.
thirty-three million people worldwide
d) The flyer is sending the students to
today.
institutes all over the country for the
b) More than thirty-three million people
international symposium.
worldwide have been watching this match
today.

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17. Select the option that expresses the d) He asked us when will you reach?
given sentence in passive voice. 22. Select the option that expresses the
In the theatre, the audience threw flowers given sentence in direct speech.
on the screen. Gogol offered me to go to the market in
a) In the theatre, flowers were thrown by his car.
the audience. a) “Let me take you to the market,” Gogol
b) In the theatre, flowers had been thrown offered.
by the audience. b) “Can I take to the market,” Gogol asked
c) In the theatre, flowers was thrown by me.
the audience. c) “Let’s go to the market in my car,”
d) In the theatre, flowers are thrown by Gogol told me.
the audience. d) “Can you come with me to the market,”
18.Select the option that expresses the Gogol asked me.
given sentence in passive voice.
I laughed at the clown. 23. Select the option that expresses the
a) The clown was laughed at by me. given sentence in direct speech.
b) The clown was being laughed by me. Kavi asked Gina if French was her mother
c) The clown is being laughed at by me. tongue.
d) The clown is laughed by me. a) “Whether French is your mother
tongue?” Kavi asked Gina.
19. Select the option that expresses the b) “Your mother tongue is French,” Kavi
given sentence in active voice. enquired Gina.
Our team has been defeated. c) “French is your mother tongue,” Kavi
a) Our team defeated the opposition. told Gina.
b) The opposition had been defeated by d) “Is French your mother tongue?” Kavi
our team. asked Gina.
c) The opposition defeated our team.
d) The opposition has defeated our team. 24. Select the option that expresses the
given sentence in direct speech.
20. Select the option that expresses the Fiona enquired whether I had gone to
given sentence in active voice. school on Tuesday.
Diwali sweets were being prepared by our a) “Had you been going to school on
grandmother. Tuesday?” Fiona asked me.
a) Our grandmother prepared Diwali b) “Where are you going on Tuesday?’’
sweets. Fiona asked me.
b) Our grandmother was preparing Diwali c) “Did you go to school on Tuesday?’’
sweets. Fiona asked me.
c) Our grandmother is preparing Diwali d) “Are you gone to school on Tuesday?
sweets. Fiona enquired.
d) Our grandmother prepares Diwali
sweets. 25.Select the option that expresses the
NARRATION - 1 given sentence in indirect speech.
He said, “It’s been raining since last
night.”
21. Select the option that expresses the a) He said that it had rained since last
given sentence in indirect speech. night.
He asked us, “When are you reaching?” b) He said that it had been raining since
a) He asked us whether we are reaching. the night before.
b) He asked us when we will reach.
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c) He’s said that it had been raining since b) The father told his daughter that her
yesterday. mother would be waiting for him. c) The
d) He said that it’s raining since last night. father told his daughter that my mother
would be waiting for him. d) The father
26. Select the option that expresses the told his daughter that her mother will be
given sentence in indirect speech. waiting for him.
She said, “I can play the guitar pretty
well.” 30. Select the correct indirect form of the
a) She said that she can play the guitar given sentence.
pretty well. He said, “I will never hurt you.”
b) She said that she would play the guitar a) He said he should never hurt me.
pretty well b) He said that he would never hurt me.
c) She said that she could play the guitar c) He says that he will never hurt me.
pretty well. d) He said that he will never hurt me.
d) She said that she plays the guitar
pretty well. SENTENCE IMPROVEMENT - 1
27. select the correct indirect form of the
given sentence. 31.Select the most appropriate option that
The sage said, “Man proposes and God can substitute the underlined segment in
disposes”. the given sentence.
a) The sage said that man proposes and A visit in Ladhak is a must these days.
God disposes. a) from
b) The sage said that man propose and b) to
God dispose. c) for
c) The sage said that man proposed and d) at
God dispose.
d) The sage said that man had proposed 32. Select the most appropriate option
and God had disposed. that can substitute the underlined
segment in the given sentence.
28. Select the correct indirect form of the The NCERT was set up ahead by the
given sentence. government to assist and advise the
Aditi said, “I am not invested in the Central and State Governments on policies
project anymore”. and programmes for qualitative
a) Aditi said that she had not invested in improvement in school education.
the project anymore a) was set off
b) Aditi said that she is not invested in the b) was set forward
project anymore. c) was set over
c) Aditi said that she was not invested in d) was set up
the project anymore.
d) Aditi said that she do not invested in 33. Select the option that will improve the
the project anymore. underlined part of the given sentence.
The children opens the door silently,
29. Select the correct indirect form of the yesterday.
given sentence. a) will open the door
The father said to his daughter, “Your b) open the door
mother will be waiting for me.” c) opened the door
a) The father told his daughter that her d) Will have opened the door
mother was waiting for me.

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34. Select the option that will improve the This cat and mouse game are famous with
underlined part of the given sentence. all children in the future.
Rhea and Heena are both great dancers, a) would have been
but Rhea is the best. b) is
a) but Rhea is one of the best c) will be
b) but Rhea is better d) was
c) and yet both of are equally good at it
d) but Rhea is good
40. Select the most appropriate option to
35. Select the most appropriate option substitute the underline segment in the
that can substitute the underlined given sentence.
segment in the given sentence.
We will leave towards 6.00 a.m. It was apparent that the girl was heading
a) at into a serious disaster.
b) on
a) heading along
c) for
d) from b) heading toward

36. Select the option that will improve the c) heading down
underlined part of the given sentence.
Nowadays, many doctors advise to live in d) heading out
the countryside.
a) to have live in the countryside
b) lived in the countryside
c) to lived in the countryside ERROR SPOTTING -1
d) living in the countryside
Rule1:
37. Select the most appropriate option to Some Nouns always Singular and it follow
substitute the underline segment in the the singular verb.
given sentence.
It is a bad habit to talk in while someone Example: Furniture, Scenery, life, Choice,
is speaking. Silk, Iron, Information, Advice, Iron,
a) cut in Luggage, Wastage, Theft, Grass, Food,
b) intrude over Poetry, Glass, Paper, Dust, Traffic,
c) burst in Electricity, Wood, Work, Machinery, Etc
d) walk over
38. Select the most appropriate option 1. The coastal scenery along the rugged
that can substitute the underlined cliffs was simply stunning.
segment in the given sentence. Ex:
Vishnu and family are looking around "scenery" is an uncountable noun, and it
into the possibility of moving to Canada. should not be used in plural form and
a) are looking upto “was” singular form of verb is used.
b) look into
c) are looking into Rule 2:
d) are looking around to Some nouns seem to be singular in sight
but always plural
39. Select the most appropriate option
that can substitute the underlined Example: Admiralty, Children, Youth, Elite,
segment in the given sentence. Folk, Cattle, Poultry, People, Police,

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Gentry, Peasantry, Electorate, Etc 2. ans: b

“Modern furniture” is a noun phrase that
1. The rancher herded the cattle into the describes what type of furniture is in the
pasture at sunset. living room.
Exp: "Cattle" is the plural form of the word The verb used is "is furnished," where "is"
"cow" or "bovine" and refers to a group of is the linking verb is in singular form.
domesticated animals.
The verb used is "herded," which is the 3. ans:a
past tense of the verb "herd. The subject of the sentence is "His
advice," The verb used is "was," which is
EXERCISE the past tense as uncountable noun
“advice” takes the singular verb “was”.
1. Electricity power (a) / our homes and 4. ans: c
enables (b)/ us to use various(c)/ “glass” is the singular noun and it follows
appliances and devices(d). the singular verb “is”.
2. The living room (a) / are furnished (b)/ 5. ans:c
with (c)/ modern furniture(d). "They," which is a pronoun referring to a
specific group of people
3. His advices (a) / on managing (b)/ "Food" is the main noun, specifying what
stress was (c)/ truly helpful (d). was enjoyed.
4. All (a) / my glass (b)/ are (c)/ old(d). 6. ans:a
"The peasantry," which is a collective noun
5. They (a) / enjoyed (b)/ delicious representing the rural or farming
foods (c)/ at the restaurant(d). population
The verb used is "worked," which is the
6. The peasantries (a) / worked past tense of the verb "work." This verb
diligently(b)/ in the fields (c)/to harvest indicates the action performed by the
the crops(d). peasantry.
7. The childrens (a)/ played happily(b)/ in
(c)/the park(d). 7. ans:a
The subject of the sentence is "The
8. The police (a)/ arrests (b)/ the (c)/ children," which is a collective noun
suspect(d). The verb used is "played," which is the
past tense of the verb "play."
9. The electorates (a)/ will vote (b)/ in the "Happily" is an adverb that modifies the
(c)/ upcoming election(d). verb "played."
10. The gentries (a)/ hosted an (b)/
elegant ball (c)/ at their mansion(d). 8. ans:b
The subject of the sentence is "The
Explaination police," which is a collective noun
representing law enforcement officers.
1. ans:a The verb need to be used is "arrest,"
"Electricity," which is a singular noun. verb which is a plural form need to indicate the
used is "powers," which is singular verb. uncountable noun “police”.

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d) cunning

9. ans:a 3. Select the most appropriate option to fill

"The electorate," which is a collective noun in the blank.
referring to the body of eligible voters in a The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural
specific region or country. Employment Guarantee Act 2005
(Mahatma Gandhi NREGA) aims at
enhancing ________ security of
10. ans:a households in rural areas of the country by
"The gentry," which is a collective noun providing at least one hundred days of
referring to the upper or privileged class of guaranteed wage employment in a
society. financial year to every household whose
The verb used is "hosted," which is the adult members volunteer to do unskilled
past tense of the verb "host." manual work.
a) balanced
b) total
ANSWERS c) strict
d) livelihood

1) C 2) A 3) C 4) C 5) D
6) B 7) C 8) A 9) D 10) C 4. In the following passage, a word has
11) B 12) A 13) C 14) D 15) B
been deleted. Read the passage carefully
and select the most appropriate option to
16) C 17) A 18) A 19) D 20) B
fill in the blank.
21) C 22) C 23) D 24) C 25) B
26) C 27) A 28) C 29) B 30) B Gifting is generally taken to be the easiest
31) B 32) D 33) C 34) B 35) A act to _____, if only you have the heart to
part with something in your _____.
36) A 37) A 38) C 39) C 40) B
a) forsake, capacity
FILL IN THE BLANKS - 2 b) perform, possession

1.Select the correct homonym from the c) forgive, discretion

given options to fill in the blank.
A diary entry is a _______ account of d) observe, control
one’s day and is a very useful tool for
celebrities.
a) person 5. Select the most appropriate option to fill
b) personnel in the blank.
c) persona
d) personal He is a ______ in shining armour.

2. Select the most appropriate option to fill a) knit

in the blank.
We would have loved to stay ______ like b) nite
children all our lives.
c) night
a) innocent
b) shy d) knight
c) fragile

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6. In the following passage, some words 11.Select the option that expresses the
have been deleted. Read the passage given sentence in passive voice.
carefully and select the most appropriate
option to fill in each blank. The people will make him the leader.
I suggested her two _____ dates, both in
the coming month and just a few days a) He had been made the leader by
______ from each other to start her people.
singing practice.
b) He will be made the leader by the
a) alarming, near
people.
b) adverse, different
c) alternative, apart c) He was made leader by the people.
d) alternating, closely
7. Select the most appropriate option to fill d) People made him the leader.
in the blank.
Prerna is in a great ______ about whether 12. Select the option that expresses the
to go for the party or not. given sentence in passive voice.
a) pain
b) depression I know him.
c) dilemma
a) I am known to him.
d) distress
8. Select the most appropriate option to fill b) He is known to myself.
in the blank.
We love to swing from the branches _____ c) He is known to me.
the pond.
a) over d) Let him be known to me.
b) on
c) in 13. Select the option that expresses the
d) under given sentence in active voice.
9. Select the most appropriate option to fill The outcome of the interview will be
in the blank. published by next week.
Two _____ control the judge’s decision: a) The panel will have published the
justice and impartiality. outcome of the interview by the week
a) officials next.
b) members b) The panel would have published the
c) principles outcome of the interview by next week.
d) advocates c) The panel was to publish the outcome
10. Select the most appropriate option to of the interview by next week.
fill in the blank. d) The panel will publish the outcome of
The Young Global Leaders Community is the interview by next week.
an ______ for a dynamic community of 14. Select the option that expresses the
exceptional people with the vision, given sentence in active voice.
courage, and influence to drive positive The national flag was hoisted by the
change in the world. minister.
a) impediment a) The minister hoist the national flag.
b) input b) The minister was hoisted the national
c) effort flag.
d) accelerator c) The minister hoisted the national flag.
d) The minister will hoist the national flag.
VOICE - 2 15. Select the option that expresses the
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Children like to play games all the time. c) As was customary, the young prince
a) Children like being played to games all brought in a diamond studded carriage to
the time. the podium for the coronation ceremony.
b) Games liked playing with children all d) As was customary, the palace staff
the time. brought the young prince to the podium in
c) Games are liked to be played by a diamond studded carriage for the
children all the time. coronation ceremony.
d) Children are being played games all the
time.
16. Select the option that expresses the
given sentence in active voice. 20. Select the option that expresses the
The disabled should not be oppressed. given sentence in passive voice.
a) Let not the disabled be oppressed. He does not trust anybody.
b) The disabled have not been oppressed. a) Anybody is not to be trusted by him.
c) We should not be oppressing the b) Anybody is trusted not by him.
disabled. c) Nobody is trusted by him.
d) Do not oppress the disabled. d) Nobody trusts him.
17. Select the option that expresses the
given sentence in active voice. NARRATION - 2
I was not hired by her.
a) She was not hired.
21. Choose the option that is the correct
b) She did not hire me.
indirect form of the sentence.
c) She has not been hired me.
My mother said, “I am meeting your father
d) She was not hiring me.
today.”
18. Select the option that expresses the
a) My Mother said that she were meeting
given sentence in passive voice.
my father that day.
Please bring me a glass of water.
b) My mother says that she was meeting
a) Let a glass of water being brought to
my father today.
me, please.
c) The mother said that she has been
b) Let a glass of water be brought to me,
meeting my father that day.
please.
d) My mother said that she was meeting
c) Let a glass of water come to me.
my father that day.
d) Let a glass of water be given to me.
19. Select the option that expresses the
22. Select the correct indirect form of the
given sentence in active voice.
given sentence.
As was customary, the young prince was
Gloria said, “His relatives are landing
brought to the podium in a diamond
tomorrow.”
studded carriage for the coronation
a) Gloria said that his relatives are landing
ceremony.
the next day.
a) As was customary, the young prince
b) Gloria said that his relatives were
brings himself to the podium in a diamond
landing the previous day.
studded carriage for the coronation
c) Gloria said that his relatives were
ceremony
landing the next day.
b) As was customary, the young prince is
d) Gloria said that his relatives have been
bought to the podium in a diamond
landing the next day.
studded carriage for the coronation
ceremony.
23. select correct indirect form of the
given sentence.

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The student said to her,”I don’t remember

vour name.” 27. The lawyer said, “Your case is very
a) The student said to her that I did not complicated.”
remember her name. a) The lawyer said that my case was very
b) The student said to her that he/she complicated.
cannot remember her name. b) The lawyer reported that my case is
c) The student told her that he/she did not very complicated.
remember her name. c) The lawyer said that my case had been
d) The student told her that he/she do not very complicated.
remember her name. d) The lawyer warned that your case was
very complicated.
24. Choose the option that is the correct
indirect form of the sentence. 28. Select the correct indirect form of the
She said to her, ”Please pay attention to given sentence.
the details”. He said, “I had gone to Shimla.”
a) She commanded her for paying a) He said that he had gone to Shimla.
attention to the details. b) He said that he went to Shimla.
b) She requested her that to pay attention c) He says that he had gone to Shimla.
to the details. d) He said that he has gone to Shimla.
c) She requested her that pay attention to
the details. 29. Select the correct indirect form of the
d) She requested her to pay attention to given sentence.
the details. My coach said, “You should take a healthy
diet.”
25. Choose the option that is the correct a) My coach told me that I should have
direct form of the sentence. taken a healthy diet.
She said that she would not be coming to b) My coach told me that I should take a
the school that day. healthy diet.
a) She had said "She must not be coming c) My coach told me that you should take
to the school today". a healthy diet.
b) She said, "You will not be coming to the d) My coach told me that I shall take a
school today". healthy diet.
c) She said, "I may not come to the school
tomorrow." 30. Choose the option that is the correct
d) She said, "I will not be coming to the direct form of the sentence.
school today". Shubham said that his father was playing
cricket with him.
26. Select the correct indirect form of the a) Shubham said, “My father played
given sentence. cricket with me.”
The professor said, “You must learn these b) Shubham said, “My father is playing
words regularly.” cricket with me.”
a) The professor said that I must learn c) Shubham said, “My father was playing
those words regularly. cricket with me.”
b) The professor said I should learn these d) Shubham said, “My father had played
words regularly. cricket with me.”
c) The professor said that you had to learn
these words regularly.
d) The professor said that I had to learn SENTENCE IMPROVEMENT- 2
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31. Select the option that will improve the 35. Select the most appropriate option
underlined part of the given sentence. that can substitute the underlined
segment in the given sentence. If there is
Mahatma Gandhi in undoubtedly one of no need to substitute it, select ‘No
the much popular authors of our times. substitution required’.
In 1920’s, new technology has allowed
a) best filmmakers to attach to each film a
soundtrack of speech.
b) total
a) allowed
c) most b) had allowed
c) was allowed
d) better d) No substitution required
36. Select the most appropriate option
32. Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined
that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
segment in the given sentence. If there is If there is no need to substitute it, select
no need to substitute it, select ‘No ‘No substitution required’. Is he
substitution required’. remembering our help?
a) No substitution required
Sheela is trying for a job since last year. b) Has he remember
c) Does he remember
a) was trying
d) Did he remembered
37. Select the most appropriate option
b) have been trying
that can substitute the underlined
c) No substitution required segment in the given sentence. If there is
no need to substitute it, select ‘No
d) has been trying substitution required’.
She shall complete her graduation by
33. Select the most appropriate option 2023.
that can substitute the underlined a) will be completed
segment in the given sentence. b) No substitution required
c) shall have completed
I had get back from Hyderabad last d) would complete
month. 38. Select the most appropriate option to
substitute the underline segment in the
a) got back from
given sentence.
b) had got back The delegates talked of the matter for an
hour but without any result.
c) get back from a) talked to
b) talked above
d) had got back from c) talked from
d) talked over
34. Select the option that will improve the 39. Select the option that will improve the
underlined part of the given sentence. underlined part of the given sentence.
One must care as for family members Sahukaars provide loan in 2% interest
as possible. rate for a month, which is higher than
a) most for family members the bank charges.
b) as most for family members a) at 2% interest in a month
c) more for family members b) at 2% interest rate per month
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c) for 2% interest for a month

d) for 2% interest rate every month 3. Politics play (a)/a significant role(b)/ in
40. Select the option that will improve the shaping (c)/ government policies(d).
underlined part of the given sentence.
We should all stays united. 4. Ethics (a)/ are the favorite (b)/ topic
a) stayed for many (c)/ students in our college(d).
b) had staying
c) stay 5. Economics(a)/ are(b)/ his favorite (c)/
d) are staying subject(d).
ERROR SPOTTING- 2
6. The army(a)/ conduct (b)/ a training
(c)/ exercise(d).
Rule 1:
Some nouns have plural form but they are 7. The crowd (a)/ cheer (b)/ during (c)/
singular and are always used with the game(d).
singular verb.
8. The committee(a)/ have agreed(b)/
Example: Athletics, Classic, News, to (c)/ the proposal(d).
Mathematics, Politics, Economics, Civics,
Physics, 9. The army (a)/ has continued (b)/
Ethics, Genetics, Innings, Etc. fighting (c)/ bravely(d).
1. Mathematics is my favorite subject. 10. The jury(a)/ was divided(b)/ in
Exp: their(c)/ opinion(d).
"Mathematics" is the subject of the
sentence, referring to the field of study Explaination:
“is" is the linking verb in this sentence it
need to be singular. 1. ans:b
The subject of the sentence is "Athletics,"
Rule 2: which is a noun referring to the field of
If the concept of a unit is a singular, sports and physical activities.
but if they are aware of Verb “requires” singular form of verb must
their members then it is considered plural. be used here.
Example: Army, Assembly, Parliament, 2. ans:d
Crowd, Audience, Class, Jury, Family, "The news," which is a noun referring to
Government, Public information or reports about recent events.
“Are” should be replaced by “is” in the
1. My team is playing first sentence singular form of verb need to
Exp: used.
Here “team” is mentioned as a whole unit
so verb need to be singular as “is”. 3. ans:a
The subject of the sentence is "Politics,"
Exercise: which is a noun referring to the activities,
practices, and beliefs associated with
1. Athletics (a)/ require (b)/ dedication governance and government affairs
and (c)/ discipline (d). “Plays” is the singular form of noun must
be used.
2. The news (a)/ about the (b)/ upcoming
event(c)/ are exciting(d).

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4. ans:b 36) C 37) C 38) D 39) B 40) C

“Ethics” here we speak about the subject
verb need to be singular “is”.

5. ans:b
"economics" is the subject of the sentence,
referring to the field of study
“is" is the linking verb in this sentence it
need to be singular.

6. ans:b
"The army," which is a noun phrase
referring to a military organization. The
verb need to be used is "conducts,". The
verb indicates the action performed by the
army

7. ans:b
"The crowd," which is a noun referring to
a group of people so “cheers” is the
singular form of verb is used.

8. ans:b
The committee is one single unit so it
should be followed by the singular verb
“has”.

9. ans:b
Here, each individual of the army is
considered separately so verb should be in
plural as “have”.

10. ans:b
Here jury is separately mentioned as each
individuals so it should be used by the
plural verb “were”.

ANSWER

1) D 2) A 3) D 4) B 5) D
6) C 7) C 8) A 9) C 10) D
11) B 12) C 13) D 14) C 15) C
16) D 17) B 18) B 19) D 20) C
21) D 22) C 23) C 24) D 25) D
26) D 27) A 28) A 29) B 30) B
31) C 32) D 33) A 34) D 35) A

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