Grammar Practice SET - 10

1/10
Choose the correct sentence-
The Secretary and Principal are coming.
The Secretary and Principal is coming.
...
...
Explanation:Here the same person is holding the posts of Secretary as well as Principal.
2/10
Choose the correct sentence-
Every boy and girl was ready.
Every boy and girl were ready.
...
...
Explanation: In case of EACH/EVERY before singular subjects, we should use singular VERB.
3/10
Choose the correct sentence-
Neither he nor I were there.
Neither he nor I was there.
...
...
Explanation:If two or more Singular Subjects are connected by or, nor, either ..... or, neither .... nor , we should use Singular Verb.
4/10
Choose the correct sentence-
Neither the Assistant Masters nor the Headmaster was present.
Neither the Headmaster nor the Assistant Masters were present.
...
...
Explanation: When or/nor joins Subjects of different numbers, the Verb must be Plural, and the Plural Subject must be placed near the Verb.
5/10
Choose the correct sentence-
I, who am your friend, will guard your interests.
I, who is your friend, will guard your interests.
...
...
Explanation:Here the Subject of the Verb is a Relative Pronoun and Verb agrees in Number and Person with the Antecedent of the relative.
6/10
Choose the correct sentence-
Mathematics are a branch of study in every school.
Mathematics is a branch of study in every school.
...
...
Explanation: Some Nouns are Plural in form but Singular in meaning and take a Singular Verb.
7/10
Choose the correct sentence-
Either he or I am mistaken.
Either he or I is mistaken.
...
...
Explanation:When or/nor joins Subjects of different persons, the Verb is used according to the person nearest to it.
8/10
Choose the correct sentence-
The Chief, with all his men, was massacred.
The Chief, with all his men, were massacred.
O3
O4
Explanation: Words joined to a Singular Subject by with, together with, in addition to, or, as well as, etc. are parenthetical, and do not affect the number of the Verb.
9/10
Choose the correct sentence-
The Council has chosen the President.
The Council have chosen the President.
...
...
Explanation: A Collective Noun takes a Singular Verb when the collection is thought of as a whole.
10/10
Choose the correct sentence-
The military were called out.
The military was called out.
...
...
Explanation: A Collective Noun takes a Plural Verb when the individuals of which it is composed are thought of.
Result: