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There _____ a pen and two notebooks on the teacher's desk this morning.
Hard 1 Mark
When multiple items follow 'there is/are,' check which item comes immediately after the verb.
A are
B was
C were
D is
2
The minister, along with his advisors, _____ travelling to Geneva next week.
Hard 1 Mark
Phrases like 'along with,' 'as well as,' and 'together with' do not create a plural subject.
A are
B is
C were
D have
3
She is one of those doctors who _____ tirelessly to help their patients.
Hard 1 Mark
Identify the antecedent of 'who' — is it 'doctors' or 'one'?
A works
B work
C is working
D has worked
4
Which phrase, when inserted between a subject and verb, does NOT create a compound (plural) subject?
Hard 1 Mark
Distinguish true compound-subject conjunctions from phrases that merely add extra information.
A and the staff
B as well as the staff
C plus the staff
D together with the entire team
5
Not only the students but also the teacher _____ praised for the excellent project.
Hard 1 Mark
This correlative pair follows the same nearest-subject rule as either/or and neither/nor.
A were
B was
C are
D have been
6
Which type of noun correctly takes a PLURAL verb despite looking similar to -ics academic subjects?
Hard 1 Mark
Separate the 'pairs' category from the 'singular concept' category carefully.
A Words naming a single field of study (e.g., physics)
B Words naming a disease (e.g., measles)
C Words naming items that come in pairs (e.g., trousers)
D Words naming a general concept (e.g., politics)
7
Half of the work on the project _____ already been completed by the team.
Hard 1 Mark
Check the noun after 'of' in fraction/percentage subjects to decide singular or plural.
A have
B has
C are
D were
8
None of the milk in the container _____ spilled during transport.
Hard 1 Mark
Check the noun after 'of' — is it countable plural or uncountable?
A were
B was
C are
D have
9
Bread and butter _____ a common breakfast choice in many households.
Hard 1 Mark
Ask whether the two items together represent one single idea or two separate things.
A are
B is
C were
D have
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