Q
Medium 1 Mark
English Subject-Verb Agreement
There _____ a list of instructions printed on the notice board.
Explanation
The true subject is 'a list' (singular), not 'instructions', so the singular verb 'is' is correct.
Reference: Skoolyst English Grammar Series , Page 1
Hint
Identify the head noun of the subject phrase, not the noun closest to the verb.
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