Let's solve each sentence by supplying the correct verb form. The key here is to determine the
subject of each sentence and choose the appropriate
verb in terms of
number (singular/plural) and
tense, keeping in mind special cases like compound subjects, collective nouns, or phrases with "either/or," "neither/nor," etc.
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1. Mr. Radha Krishnan, the famous scientist and writer ___ arrived.
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Subject: Mr. Radha Krishnan → singular
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Verb needed: past tense (arrived is already given)
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✔ has arrived
> *Explanation*: "Mr. Radha Krishnan" is a single person, so we use singular auxiliary verb "has".
✔ Answer:
has
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2. Each boy and girl ___ given a certificate.
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Subject: "Each boy and girl" → "each" makes it singular; even though it refers to two groups, "each" emphasizes individuality.
- So, the subject is
singular.
- Verb should be singular:
was
-
✔ was given
✔ Answer:
was
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3. Either Mohit or his friends ___ broken the glass.
- Rule: With "Either...or", the verb agrees with the
nearer subject.
- Here, "his friends" is plural and closer to the verb.
- So, use
plural verb:
have
-
✔ have broken
✔ Answer:
have
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4. Fifty thousand rupees ___ the award money.
- "Fifty thousand rupees" is a
collective amount, but treated as
plural because it refers to multiple units.
- So, use
plural verb:
are
-
✔ are the award money
✔ Answer:
are
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5. Which one of these bags ___ to you.
- "Which one" is
singular, so verb must be singular.
- Use
belongs
-
✔ belongs to you
✔ Answer:
belongs
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6. Mohit and Rahul ___ gone for trekking.
- Two people → plural subject
- Use
have (present perfect)
-
✔ have gone
✔ Answer:
have
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7. Milk and eggs ___ a wholesome breakfast.
- "Milk and eggs" = two items →
plural subject
- So, verb should be plural:
make
-
✔ make a wholesome breakfast
✔ Answer:
make
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8. The committee ___ not in agreement over the issue.
- "The committee" is a
collective noun.
- In British English, it can take singular or plural depending on context.
- But in most cases, especially when referring to the group as a whole, it takes a
singular verb.
-
✔ is not in agreement
✔ Answer:
is
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9. Slow and steady ___ the race.
- This is a proverb: "Slow and steady wins the race."
- "Slow and steady" is a
compound subject, but it's treated as
singular because it’s an idiom.
- So, use
wins
-
✔ wins the race
✔ Answer:
wins
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10. I along with my friends ___ saved the life of two people.
- "I" is the main subject; "along with my friends" is additional information.
- The verb must agree with the
main subject, which is
I → first person singular.
- So, use
have
-
✔ have saved
✔ Answer:
have
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✔ Final Answers:
1.
has
2.
was
3.
have
4.
are
5.
belongs
6.
have
7.
make
8.
is
9.
wins
10.
have
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Summary of Rules Used:
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Singular subjects (especially with "each", "either/or" with singular near subject): use singular verbs.
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Plural subjects (two people, multiple items): use plural verbs.
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Collective nouns ("committee") → usually singular unless emphasizing individuals.
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"Along with" / "together with" → doesn't affect subject-verb agreement; verb agrees with the main subject.
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Idioms like "slow and steady" → treat as singular.
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