Practice Questions

The jury were divided in their verdict.

A. The jury was
B. The jury was divided
C. The jury were divided
D. The jury are divided

When a collective noun acts as a single unit, it takes a singular verb ('was').

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He is more taller than his elder brother.

A. He is taller
B. He is more tall
C. He is most taller
D. He is much taller

'More taller' is a redundant double comparative.

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If I was you, I would accept the offer.

A. If I were
B. If I am
C. If I has been
D. If I will be

Subjunctive mood for hypothetical/contrary-to-fact situations requires 'were'.

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Each of the students have submitted their assignment.

A. Each of the students has
B. Each of the students were
C. Each of the students have had
D. Each of the students are

'Each' is a singular indefinite pronoun and requires a singular verb ('has').

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The news are very encouraging for the team.

A. The news were
B. The news is
C. The news have
D. The news has been

'News' is an uncountable, singular noun, requiring the singular verb 'is'.

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She don’t like to wake up early on weekends.

A. She doesn't like
B. She do not like
C. She didn't like
D. She not likes

'She' is a singular subject; it requires the singular auxiliary 'doesn't' (does not).

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“I believe that it will rain.” ‘That it will rain’ is:

A. Noun clause
B. Adjective clause
C. Adverbial clause
D. Relative clause

It functions as the object of 'believe'.

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It modifies the verb 'left', indicating location.

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“This is the town where I spent my childhood.” ‘Where I spent my childhood’ is a/an:

A. Noun clause
B. Relative clause
C. Adverbial clause
D. Independent clause

It modifies the noun 'town'.

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“Whoever calls, tell them I am out.” ‘Whoever calls’ is an adverbial clause of:

A. Place
B. Concession
C. Time
D. Condition

It implies 'No matter who calls' (concession).

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