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Test Level 1: Sub-Verb and Pronoun - Question 1

Directions: Fill in the blank by choosing the best option from the choices offered.
He won the election because some of the votes ________ to have been miscounted.

Detailed Solution for Test Level 1: Sub-Verb and Pronoun - Question 1

Votes are a number. So, 'some of the votes' will use the plural verb 'seem'.

Test Level 1: Sub-Verb and Pronoun - Question 2

Directions: Fill in the blank by choosing the best option from the choices offered.
There ________ some people left in the areas which have been destroyed by the Tsunami attacks.

Detailed Solution for Test Level 1: Sub-Verb and Pronoun - Question 2

The subject is collective noun people, which is plural and that determines the verb (not the expletive; there).

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Test Level 1: Sub-Verb and Pronoun - Question 3

Directions: Fill in the blank by choosing the best option from the choices offered.
Saurabh Ganguly, together with his team, ________ a formidable opponent on the cricket ground.

Detailed Solution for Test Level 1: Sub-Verb and Pronoun - Question 3

In the case of conjunctions 'together with' and 'along with', the verb always refers to the first subject. The subject 'Saurabh Ganguly' is Singular Proper Noun. So, the verb used will be also singular 'presents'.

Test Level 1: Sub-Verb and Pronoun - Question 4

Directions: Fill in the blank as per subject-verb agreement.
Either the doctors in this hospital or the trustee ________ going to make a decision.

Detailed Solution for Test Level 1: Sub-Verb and Pronoun - Question 4

When the subjects are connected with 'either ... or', the subject that is closer to the verb will determine the nature of the verb (whether it is singular or plural). In the above sentence, 'trustee' is the subject nearer to 'or' and is singular. So, it will take a singular verb.

Test Level 1: Sub-Verb and Pronoun - Question 5

Directions: Fill in the blank as per subject-verb agreement.
A high percentage of the population ________ supporting the policies made by the newly elected government body.

Detailed Solution for Test Level 1: Sub-Verb and Pronoun - Question 5

"Percentage" is a mathematical proportion, expressing here a singular lump sum. Therefore, a singular verb will be used.

Test Level 1: Sub-Verb and Pronoun - Question 6

Directions: Choose the best option to fill in the blank.
Three quarters of the student body ________ in favour of the new grading system started by the school authorities.

Detailed Solution for Test Level 1: Sub-Verb and Pronoun - Question 6

With words that indicate portions, like percent and fraction we look at the noun in the phrase (object of the preposition) to determine whether to use a singular or plural verb. If the object of the preposition is singular or a collective noun, we use a singular verb. So, 'student body' being singular will take a singular verb. So, option 2 is correct.

Test Level 1: Sub-Verb and Pronoun - Question 7

Directions: Fill in the blank by choosing the best option from the choices offered.
Sam, along with several other students, ________ to attend the alumni meet.

Detailed Solution for Test Level 1: Sub-Verb and Pronoun - Question 7

The verb will be used according to the first subject. Here, the first subject `Sam` is singular. So, singular verb will be used. Thus, option 3 is correct.

Test Level 1: Sub-Verb and Pronoun - Question 8

Directions: The given sentence has four underlined words or phrases. The four underlined parts of the sentence are marked as (1), (2), (3) and (4). Identify the one underlined word or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct.
The chairman (1) of Infosys, as well as the CEO of Wipro (2) and the chairman of Satyam, (3) are (4) attending the conference.

Detailed Solution for Test Level 1: Sub-Verb and Pronoun - Question 8

The phrase introduced by 'as well as' will modify the first subject (chairman of Infosys), the other two subjects are under the parenthetical effect. So, "the chairman of Infosys… are attending" is incorrect. The verb should therefore be put in singular.

Test Level 1: Sub-Verb and Pronoun - Question 9

Directions: The given sentence has four underlined words or phrases. The four underlined parts of the sentence are marked as (1), (2), (3) and (4). Identify the one underlined word or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct.
(1) Neither the President nor the workers (2) was ready to (3) comply with new (4) policies.

Detailed Solution for Test Level 1: Sub-Verb and Pronoun - Question 9

When the subjects are connected with 'neither….nor', the subject that is closer to the verb will determine the nature of the verb (whether it is singular or plural).

Test Level 1: Sub-Verb and Pronoun - Question 10

Directions: The given sentence has four underlined words or phrases. The four underlined parts of the sentence are marked as (1), (2), (3) and (4). Identify the one underlined word or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct.
Here (1) is the articles on `Disastrous Role of Media` which our teacher (2) has asked us to read and (3) to present our views (4) on the same in the class.

Detailed Solution for Test Level 1: Sub-Verb and Pronoun - Question 10

The subject in this sentence is 'articles'. So, instead of 'is', 'are' will be used.

Test Level 1: Sub-Verb and Pronoun - Question 11

Directions: The given sentence has four underlined words or phrases. The four underlined parts of the sentence are marked as (1), (2), (3) and (4). Identify the one underlined word or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct.
After working (1) for one month on the project, the students (2) are still left with some of the work which (3) have to be completed (4) before tomorrow afternoon.

Detailed Solution for Test Level 1: Sub-Verb and Pronoun - Question 11

'Work' is a quantity. Hence, 'some of the work' will take singular verb 'has'.

Test Level 1: Sub-Verb and Pronoun - Question 12

Directions: The sentence has four underlined words or phrases. The four underlined parts of the sentence are marked (1), (2), (3) and (4). Identify the one underlined word or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct.
The English books (1) kept on the table (2) has (3) to be sent at Mohan`s place, as he has his exam (4) next week.

Detailed Solution for Test Level 1: Sub-Verb and Pronoun - Question 12

The right subject is 'books'. This can be made clear once you remove the prepositional phrase 'kept on the table'. So, the correct sentence structure will be "the English books kept on the table have".

Test Level 1: Sub-Verb and Pronoun - Question 13

Directions: The sentence has four underlined words or phrases. The four underlined parts of the sentence are marked (1), (2), (3) and (4). Identify the one underlined word or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct.
The teacher (1) asked every student (2) to submit (3) their permission form (4) before going to the picnic.

Detailed Solution for Test Level 1: Sub-Verb and Pronoun - Question 13

Indefinite pronouns like; each, every, etc. is always singular. Consequently, pronouns that refer to them will always be singular.

Test Level 1: Sub-Verb and Pronoun - Question 14

Directions: The sentence has four underlined words or phrases. The four underlined parts of the sentence are marked (1), (2), (3) and (4). Identify the one underlined word or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct.
(1) All the workers decided (2) to finish (3) his work before the boss (4) comes.

Detailed Solution for Test Level 1: Sub-Verb and Pronoun - Question 14

There is a Pronoun - antecedent agreement problem. Since the antecedent 'workers' is plural, a plural pronoun has to be used.

Test Level 1: Sub-Verb and Pronoun - Question 15

Directions: The given sentence has four underlined words or phrases. The four underlined parts of the sentence are marked as (1), (2), (3) and (4). Identify the one underlined word or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct.
Everyone of (1) them (2) think (3) that (4) he is doing the right job.

Detailed Solution for Test Level 1: Sub-Verb and Pronoun - Question 15

'Thinks' is the correct verb. Each and every, are always followed by a singular verb.

Test Level 1: Sub-Verb and Pronoun - Question 16

Directions: The sentence has four underlined words or phrases. The four underlined parts of the sentence are marked (1), (2), (3) and (4). Identify the one underlined word or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct.
Pt. Nehru was one of the greatest (1) statesman (2) who (3) have (4) ever lived.

Detailed Solution for Test Level 1: Sub-Verb and Pronoun - Question 16

Change 'statesman' to 'statesmen', a noun/pronoun that follows 'one of the' should be in plural.

Test Level 1: Sub-Verb and Pronoun - Question 17

Directions: The sentence has four underlined words or phrases. The four underlined parts of the sentence are marked (1), (2), (3) and (4). Identify the one underlined word or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct.
Computer has made possible (1) access to a lot of (2) informations which (3) was (4) earlier not possible.

Detailed Solution for Test Level 1: Sub-Verb and Pronoun - Question 17

Change 'informations' to 'information'. Information is always used as singular noun.

Test Level 1: Sub-Verb and Pronoun - Question 18

Directions: The sentence has four underlined words or phrases. The four underlined parts of the sentence are marked (1), (2), (3) and (4). Identify the one underlined word or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct.
There (1) are (2) five dozens (3) ministers (4) in the Manmohan Singh Cabinet.

Detailed Solution for Test Level 1: Sub-Verb and Pronoun - Question 18

Change 'dozens' to 'dozen', Definite numeral 'five' should be followed by 'dozen'. A noun preceded by a definite numeral and followed by another noun or adjective should be singular.

Test Level 1: Sub-Verb and Pronoun - Question 19

Directions: The sentence has four underlined words or phrases. The four underlined parts of the sentence are marked (1), (2), (3) and (4). Identify the one underlined word or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct.
(1) The clergy (2) has (3) always stood (4) No error

Detailed Solution for Test Level 1: Sub-Verb and Pronoun - Question 19

This part of the sentence doesn't bear any error.

Test Level 1: Sub-Verb and Pronoun - Question 20

Directions: The sentence has four underlined words or phrases. The four underlined parts of the sentence are marked (1), (2), (3) and (4). Identify the one underlined word or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct.
(1) All (2) the cattles (3) have been (4) sold away due to famine.

Detailed Solution for Test Level 1: Sub-Verb and Pronoun - Question 20

'Change 'cattles' to 'cattle'. 'Cattle' is a noun used both in singular and plural.

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